University of Oxford Public Affairs Directorate Writing and Style GuideGBR“there is generally no comma between the penultimate item and 'and'/'or' [...]. However, it is essential to use an Oxford comma if required to prevent ambiguity.” ...
Much like in the House of Commons, the debate is split into two opposing sides: the proposition (or government), and the opposition. Each side is then further divided into opening and closing teams – all four of which have two speakers. These are named after their equivalent positions in ...
No discussion of competing style guides would be complete without considering the Oxford (or serial) comma debate. Exactly why this quirk of comma usage stirs such passion is hard to say, but this may have something to do with it: The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook doesn’t ban the Oxford...
As an example, research suggests that effective communication skills are still the most sought-after by employers. So, on our summer courses, we try to foster open and communicative discussions in everything our students do, including; hosting Oxbridge-style debate nights, offering one-to-one tut...
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence“As is known to all, gaining a sound knowledge of the basics is of vital importance for students to master an academic sub...
That is why the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) established Farming on Other Peoples’ Land (FOOPL) several years ago, to support the emerging movement towards land sharing, and why we are developing an Agrarian Trust to get more people onto land. Access to and affordability of ...
Her speech on Wednesday also saw her confirm an expansion at Heathrow Airport, a revived Oxford-Cambridge corridor and nine new reservoirs across the country. All of these big announcements were part of her plan to "fight" for economic growth following the backlash she received...
First, cars have become an important part of life in many countries. The car provides the most convenient form of transportation. With a car, a person can get around freely, without spending a lot of time. Second, a car is a comfortable way to travel, especially in the winter time. A...
Privatisation of public services is likely to have had an adverse impact on population health and contributed to the increase in inequities. This review suggests that there is little evidence for the benefits of privatisation, with a need for greater attention to political and commercial determinants...
Bill Oxford / Getty Images What Is an Impression? An impression is a metric used to quantify the number of digital views or engagements of a piece of content, usually an advertisement, digital post, or web page. Impressions are also referred to as an "ad view." ...