Balancing descriptivism and prescriptivism is key for copyeditors. This involves knowing when to apply or discard rules to enhance clarity and communication without blindly following conventions.
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The “Due To” Argument: Prescriptivism vs. Descriptivism
How do you feel about the phrase “due to”? Does it just mean “attributable to” to you, or can it also mean “because of”? The answer largely depends on your perspective.
