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Style guide: troublesome words
Words that have caused me the most trouble, here in their proper forms (mostly according to the Oxford dictionary): adviser Afghans Aids Al Jazeera Al Qaeda almost - not ‘most. always Antichris… more →
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Save That
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Dave Haslett wrote 4 days ago: Just about every piece of editing advice you will ever receive contains the instruction to totally e … more →
Looking for Simple, Elegant and Original Style Advice?
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Style Meister wrote 1 week ago: MMMacho! From the D&G Summer 2010 collection What do Singapore, The Philippines, Malaysia, India … more →
Help with grammar, punctuation, etc.
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Sheri wrote 1 week ago: For some of us, it’s been awhile since we studied grammar. Many times I’m not sure whic … more →
The joy of being a Technical Communicator
Colum McAndrew wrote 3 weeks ago: I often find myself in a unique position where I see the funny side of language use or where I am co … more →
10 Reasons Not to Wear Red During the Day
Brie wrote 1 month ago: Okay, okay. so folks be popping questions on me, yo, about this hate I seem to have for red. Seem? … more →
Why I hate the word 'allegedly'
David wrote 1 month ago: There are a few words I detest: ‘governance,’ ‘approximately’ and ‘cl … more →
The news formula
David wrote 1 month ago: The news writing formula is the first thing journalists should learn. I was taught this handy and si … more →
3m. Words and Phrases Beginning with "M"
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: Meanwhile: [This often misused word should be used only when talking about something that is going o … more →
3f. Words and Phrases Beginning with"F"
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: First: We for the first time[There are two problems with this phrase. First, it's in the wrong place … more →
3m. Words and Phrases Beginning with "M"
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: Meanwhile: [This often misused word should be used only when talking about something that is going o … more →
Words and Phrases Beginning with "D"
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: Dose-dependent manner: “in a dose and time dependent manner“[This is verbose. It can be … more →
3e. Words and Phrases Beginning with “E”
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: Effectively: Our results showed We found that inhibiting GSK-3 effectively[Wrong term: Meaningless] … more →
Want To Improve Your English?
lillian2009 wrote 1 month ago: Here is something that may help. Many of my friends and colleagues aspire to improve their writing s … more →
The Editing Process
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dyockman wrote 1 month ago: Image by churl via Flickr I am making my way for the first time through some real editing. Se … more →
Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style
jlothes wrote 1 month ago: Nordstrom has just released the Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Style ($14). The 156 page hardcover i … more →
3a. Words and Phrases Beginning with "A"
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: Acts as: [This is almost always wrong. First, unless you are talking about something that is doing s … more →
4. English Editing in Tainan for Medical, Science, and Technical Writing
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: 1. What is this? It’s an editing, writing, and rewriting service that specializes in medical, … more →
2. Formatting Your Paper for Revision
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: The advice that I give here is not only for when you send your manuscripts to me for revision. It is … more →
3. Alphabetical Menu: Examples
billfranke wrote 1 month ago: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V … more →
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