As many of us prepare to return to the classroom for the fall semester, it seems like a good time to talk about grammar and grading. Occasionally I poll students about how many of them have had their ...
The expression “You’re only as good as your word” typically means that if you say you’ll do something, you will do it. Your reputation hinges on your words–and actions. The same holds true for your ...
What are the most embarrassing workplace mishaps? Not being fully dressed on Zoom? Unexpected cameos from family members? Forgetting a colleague’s name? When it ...
Q: Do you recommend using Grammarly and if so, which version? A: Anyone that’s ever had to deal with the "grammar police" online knows how a simple grammatical ...
Why are misplaced modifiers such a common grammatical error? Plus, what's the difference between a misplaced modifier and a dangling modifier? “A popular destination for cruise ships, tourists flock ...
A Virginia teachers union has faced ridicule online after it sent a letter riddled with grammatical and typographical errors. The union president explained that the union mistakenly published a draft, ...
When a school shuts down, student-loan borrowers are often entitled to debt forgiveness. But a new GAO report found issues with communicating that relief to borrowers. For example, notices of ...
New research uncovers the hidden language clues in speech that could help diagnose schizophrenia earlier and shape more effective therapies. Study: Relationship between grammar and schizophrenia: a ...
Andy Jones spent "over 400 hours" compiling an extensive dossier of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors on the National ...
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