Pay It Forward by Using Curriculum Correctly
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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
How do I use singular they?
Singular they has two uses: specific and generic (“Pronouns”). Specific Use The MLA advises writers to always follow the personal pronouns of individuals they write… Read More
Are medical terms such as Staphylococcus aureus and their acronyms italicized only at first instance?
Medical terms such as Staphylococcus aureus are italicized at each instance, but acronyms for these terms (in this case, MRSA), are always set in roman… 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