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Simple Habits of Good Reading Make Good Writers
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
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?
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
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
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
Why is the “Gray Lady” Cutting Copyeditors? The New York Times Has a New Focus
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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