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The extra mile freelancer

The in-house journal of this and that (and everything in between).
Academic Language Work



Bengali Accent Transcription: How Bengali Renders English and Other Indian‑Language /ə/ and /ʌ/ Sounds
How English and Hindi schwa equivalent vowel sounds are rendered in the Bengali accent and how to mimic Bengali accent correctly.


Hyphen vs Dash: When to use the hyphen, en dash, and em dash
Some pointers on the differences between a hyphen and a dash, and how to use them correctly.


'Id.' and 'Ibid.' in Legal Writing
What is the difference between "Id." and "Ibid." in legal writing and how to use them correctly.


How to write scientific papers: must read books for PhD students
Writing good scientific papers and proposals is an important part of a research career. These books will help you to learn how to do that.


Crtl+C, Ctrl+V = Career Mistake (Plagiarism Explained)
The first rule of all writing you do as a researcher is: Don't Copy+Paste. Here are some basic tips on how to avoid plagiarism.
Life Tips


My Journey Through Disability and Personal Growth
Life context, and hence, success look different for disabled freelancers. So, forget the hustle culture hype and write your own rulebook.


How my women's network helps me
How women's networks (should) work. If your network feels competitive and isolating, you are in the wrong tribe.


Healthy Lifestyle Tips from Dr. Daniel Lieberman (Best Vids from DOAC)
Discover how evolution shapes our health with insights from Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman.


Practical Tips to Habit Success from James Clear's Atomic Habits
How to make good habits, break bad ones, and stay on track. These are some ideas on how to make habits work for you, based on Atomic Habits.


How To Calm Down Quickly After An Angry Outburst
12 ways to help you calm down after a angry outburst.


Jumanji life: making it through unending crises
Some lives play out like Jumanji...
Rabbit Hole Treasures
Let’s share any interesting things we come across in the course of our work.

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