Articles Tagged grammar and usage

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.

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.

Though some editors are against the use of passive voice, there are many instances where this language style can benefit the written work.

Although the word “then” is often used as a coordinating conjunction, many editors still disagree on whether this is grammatically correct.

Identifying the author’s tone while editing is crucial. Luckily there are two important editor-friendly elements to help with this.

In addition to the editing they were hired for, copyeditors are tasked with maintaining and refining the author’s unique writing style.

How do you balance the needs of a diverse audience on religious topics? By respecting everyone.

Editing copy meant for a religious audience requires becoming familiar with the religion’s writing style.

In some instances, misusing words can lead to unintentional, humorous results. Here’s how to easily identify these common mistakes.

Before deciding whether to replace “social” with “sociable,” learn about this centuries-old zombie rule that stumps copyeditors to this day.