How to Use Find and Replace in Word
Find and Replace is one of the most time-saving features Word has to offer. If you’re not using it, you should be! Keep reading to find out how. (more…)
Have You Heard about ’S?
If you’re like me, adding ’s to the end of a word that already ends in an s to make it possessive is almost a physically painful experience. It’s not what I was taught, and it just looks wrong! But the rules have changed over the years, so I must—begrudgingly—teach you the new ways. (more…)
The Dangers of Plagiarism
The first time (that I know of) I was plagiarized was in college. Someone had copied and pasted at least three of my sentences on an online message board where we were to post weekly thoughts about our assigned material. Now, these weren’t commonly worded sentences, so it wasn’t coincidental—I knew I had been plagiarized. (more…)
More Words to Start Spelling Correctly
“Since writing my previous article on “Words to Start Spelling Correctly,” I’ve keep a list of misspellings I’ve come across while editing. I’ve gathered enough to write about, so here are more common misspellings, some of which are homophones (words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings), and tricks to help remember the differences! (more…)
Should I Use a Comma with Direct Address?
Hey Bob,
Here are the reports you asked me to send you.
Best,
Jane
If the greeting in this e-mail looks similar to your daily e-mails, you’re doing it wrong. You’re not the only one, though, so don’t give yourself too much grief (just a little). Every day, I receive e-mails that share this same mistake. Have you spotted it yet? (more…)