One of the surest ways to look unprofessional and miss out on writing opportunities is to forget to proofread your work. You can be the most prolific writer in the world, but if you send out work that is filled with typos, misspellings and grammatical errors nobody will ever get the chance to realize it. ...
As a previous spelling bee I personally find incorrect spelling and grammar annoying (as would any potential employer considering you for a job I might add). In a world of TTYL, LOL and OMG, I think perhaps proper spelling and grammar has been regarded as less important than trendy abbreviations. Not to worry, help is ...
When I was an English tutor, I’ve encountered my share of grammatical errors in composition papers. Many writers will make those mistakes, but it is important to understand what those mistakes are so that you can make the necessary corrections when you proofread. Here is a list of some of the most common grammatical errors ...
I have been using the various versions of Microsoft’s word for years and have even taught a few classes on Microsoft office suite locally. People in general do not use the full capabilities of word, because they simply do not know that they exist. It is my goal within this article to help you turn ...
When you are writing important documents-whether it be web content, a newsletter, print article or a book, it is important to always double-check your grammar. There is nothing that looks more unprofessional than content with many errors. It is true, that sometimes, errors may go by unnoticed and do get published, but it is ideal ...
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the definition of critique as a verb is “to review or discuss critically.” (2000). Everything can be critiqued. We critique things without realizing it every day, such as the way a person is dressed, a movie we just watched, another person’s driving, etc. In this article, the definition of ...