To Affect or Effect—to What Effect?
Learn how to use effect as a verb and affect as a noun Read More
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Omitting the Superfluous Of
The word of, when used in combination with some other words, is sometimes superfluous. Read More
Pay It Forward by Using Curriculum Correctly
Learn how to use the word curriculum correctly. Read More
One and Then the Other: Using Alternate and Alternative
When choosing between alternate and alternative, it's easy to get confused. Read More
Me, Myself, or I? Using Pronouns Ending in -Self
Pronouns ending with -self are often used incorrectly. This post explains how to use them. Read More
Choosing Between
Read about between and among and how to choose confidently between them Read More
Inanimate Nouns and Possession
Opinions vary on which inanimate nouns can be made possessive by adding ’s Read More
What Is a Usage Guide?
This post discusses usage guides, a type of reference work consulted in the publishing industry Read More
Versus or Against?
Writers often misuse the term versus Read More
Impact as a Verb
The MLA recommends restricting the use of impact as a verb . . . Read More