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1 Transpose names of individuals when filing: last name, first name/initial, middle name/initial. So, Donna Mae Marks should be filed under Marks, Donna Mae Mary J. Blige should be filed under Blige, Mary J.Michael B. Jordan should be filed under Jordan, … Continue reading →

“I hate commas; it seems so random the way they are used.” “It is so hard to know when to use the comma.” These are common complaints that I’ve heard about this most ubiquitous of punctuation marks. The comma simply … Continue reading →

Use shortcuts and spend less time composing in Microsoft Word and Excel. Some of them you already know. Start using the ones you do not know. Substitute command for ctrl on the Mac. Shortcuts without using your mouse: Move right … Continue reading →

The possessive: Joe’s heart belongs to me. One of the main functions of the apostrophe is to indicate the possessive. Mastering the possessive is often a slippery proposition for many writers. Rules for using the apostrophe tend to get murky … Continue reading →

Automatic hyphenation is a feature of all word processing programs used today. When this feature is on, the program consults its own dictionary to select word breaks. However, follow these tips to present a well-written, credible document. Proofreading After completing … Continue reading →