Tag: grammar

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Why the Semicolon is Sexy

I realize that for some people, punctation is just a fact of reading and writing, a necessary way to break up thoughts and words. But ooh how they miss the point(s and swooshes). Punctuation is the intent of the writer, it takes the words and turns them into a voice. Punctuation...

by Marian
April 25, 2012
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Ventfest: Bad Editing

Please, fellow journalists, don’t take on the job of editor if you’re going to re-word my stuff and leave sentences incomplete. Especially when we were SUPPOSED to split the byline since I don’t actually live in Boston, so how could I interview students? Thanks for crediting me with your crappy...

by Marian
July 6, 2010
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