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The Good and Bad of Mnemonic Devices
Mnemonic devices are useful when learning difficult-to-memorize information, however, beware that some mnemonics will do more harm than good.
5 Questions to Ask About a New Word
If you’re looking for new words to express new ideas or old ideas in new ways, here’s five questions you should ask before using a new word.
Copyeditors Can Make Web Copy Sing
Anyone can post copy onto a website, but it takes a skillful copyeditor to raise the standards and help make a web page stand out.
Grammar Bite: Comparing “Compare With” and “Compare To”
Editing is a tedious task, especially when dealing with similar phrases “compare with” and “compare to.” It’s time to clarify the confusion.
Crafting Usable Style Sheets
Style sheets are important tools for every copyeditor. Therefore, it’s content, organization, and format are key to the document fulfilling its purpose.
Learning to Love Passive Voice
Though some editors are against the use of passive voice, there are many instances where this language style can benefit the written work.
Avoiding Harm: Copyediting for Conscious Language
Editing for harm in a written work can be a tricky process, so familiarizing yourself with conscious language is a great place to start.
In Marketing, Work Backwards to Get Ahead
A successful business relies on an effective marketing strategy. Here’s why marketing experts are telling professionals to think backwards.
Do This, Then Do That: Coordinating “Then” Usage
Although the word “then” is often used as a coordinating conjunction, many editors still disagree on whether this is grammatically correct.
