How do I style percentages?
The general guideline is to use the percentage symbol with numerals and to use the word percent with spelled-out numbers. In statistical copy that calls… Read More
Posts related to word choice
President’s Day: A Singular Holiday?
Authorities disagree about the name Presidents' Day . . . Read More
How do you make a plural out of the word so?
Someone might write, for example, “There are too many sos in this sentence,” in response to: So many people were present, so he said so,… Read More
Celebrate the New Year in (MLA) Style
Should you write, “Happy New Year,” “Happy new year,” or “Happy New Year’s”? . . . Read More
However: Where to Place It?
Where to place however when it means “but” or “in spite of that” Read More
Clearing Up the Confusion between You and I
Many writers substitute the phrase between you and I for between you and me . . . Read More
Verbs with Alternative Subjects
Should you use a singular or plural verb after alternative subjects—that is, two nouns joined by or—when one is singular and the other plural? A common practice is to have the verb agree in number with the second subject of the pair—in other words, with the noun that is closer to the verb . . . Read More
The Confused Answer
After reading the title of this post, you probably think that I will be telling you about an answer that is mixed up . . . Read More
A Few Kinds of Redundancy
Learn to recognize redundancy in your writing Read More
Using “I” in Academic Writing
Should you use "I" in academic writing? An editor offers guidance Read More