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The Informant versus The Informer

Posted on August 26, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

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No Need to Repeat

Posted on August 18, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Social or physical distancing

Posted on July 27, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

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How to Craft a Good Message

Posted on April 14, 2020 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.
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Simple Habits of Good Reading Make Good Writers

Posted on April 18, 2019 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Before you read As you read After you read Set a goal to read one book a year, a month, every six months—what-ever is easy for you. Pick a book on atopic that interests you. Set a time to read … Continue reading →

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Sympathy or Empathy: Finding a Way to Understanding and Healing

Posted on April 26, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Sympathy means feeling sorry for someone, feeling pity for their circumstance, enough to send them a condolence card and some flowers. If someone’s house burns down, you feel sympathy for the person and their family and this may move you … Continue reading →

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How does copyright law affect my work?

Posted on January 11, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

There are basic rules to be aware of regarding copyright law in the United States. Continue reading →

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A note on using pronouns ending in …self

Posted on November 14, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

These words should be used only when the noun or pronoun was referenced previously in your text. Continue reading →

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Design Your Message for Best Results

Posted on November 5, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

Part of getting your message across to your audience successfully is designing your communication. Just as in the products that catch our eye, the visual appearance is just as important as the content. It may make or break your effort … Continue reading →

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Why is the “Gray Lady” Cutting Copyeditors? The New York Times Has a New Focus

Posted on July 5, 2017 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  The New York Times is shifting emphasis away from copy editors to reporters. significant cuts are being made to copy editor positions at the paper, signaling that readers may expect to see more errors in stories from the Gray … Continue reading →

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