One Type of Ambiguity: A Singular Verb with Two Subjects

This post explains when to use a singular verb with a compound subject. Read More

Wreak, Wreck, Wrack: What’s the Difference?

Let's untangle em>wreak, wreck, and wrack. Read More

Need to cite a deposition?

Watching any depositions lately and wondering how to cite them? We’ve got you covered! Here’s an example citation: “Nathan Cavanaugh Deposition (Part 1)… Read More

Exploratory Research in the MLA International Bibliography: “News Reporting” and Contemporary Society

Introduce students to research as an exploratory and iterative process. Read More

Nor without Neither—or or, without Either?

Learn more about using either . . . or and neither . . . nor. Read More

Should I use “sic” to mark British English in a US context?

No. If the spelling in a quotation simply follows a different standard system, it is not an error, and “sic” is not needed.  Learn more… Read More

A Common Mistake: Should Of in Place of Should Have

Learn why you should never use should of in place of should have. Read More

If I mention the title of a fictional work in my text, how do I style it?

This post explains how to style titles of fictional works in your prose Read More

It’s All Greek to Me: Greek Prefixes and Suffixes in English

This post explains the meaning of unfamiliar Greek prefixes and suffixes in English Read More

Should I capitalize the names of birds?

Many common English-language bird names consist of nouns or of adjectives followed by generic terms, such as eagle and sparrow. The editorial guidelines of organizations… Read More