How to Write an Abstract
An abstract of a work, usually of an essay, is a concise summary of its main points . . . Read More
An abstract of a work, usually of an essay, is a concise summary of its main points . . . Read More
Dangling modifiers take several forms. Here are a few types—and some ways to fix them . . . Read More
Writers sometimes cause confusion by failing to make the elements in their writing parallel . . . Read More
In our editing, we often note that writers misuse titles in three key ways . . . Read More
Authorities disagree about the name Presidents' Day . . . Read More
Should you write, “Happy New Year,” “Happy new year,” or “Happy New Year’s”? . . . Read More
Where to place however when it means “but” or “in spite of that” Read More
To determine how to style an online work, consider the work's length, genre, and context . . . Read More
Many writers substitute the phrase between you and I for between you and me . . . Read More
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