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Writing Tips
One of the things that I do for my “day job” is post a monthly writing tip on the Administrative Information Services (AIS) Web site, so I thought I’d highlight that here today: AIS Writing Tips. Some of the information there … Continue reading
Common Sense from Down Under: Convoluted Language
I just wanted to share an article I found when I searched for “convoluted language” today: Convoluted language leads to convoluted thinking. Not only does it hit on one of this blog’s favorites (calling every problem an issue), it also … Continue reading
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Tagged convoluted language, issue versus problem, language, work speak, writing
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Useless Phrases
I just realized something. Writing articles and blog entries about annoying words and phrases has become so popular that they (lists of annoying words and phrases) could fill a book–not the annoying words or phrases, but the lists themselves! One … Continue reading
Language Game
Can you name the most commonly used words in English? Clicking on the link above will take you to a sporcle.com page that contains a word game that tests your knowledge of common English words. Good luck. –Paul
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Tagged English, language, language game, most common english words, writing
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What a Waste
While reading an Internet article on politics, I reluctantly ventured into the comments section. Have you ever noticed that many of the commenters can’t spell? This time, it was waist versus waste. The comment writer advised others not to waist … Continue reading
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Tagged English, grammar errors, spelling errors, waste versus waist, writing
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Factoid Verus Fact
I’ve received some criticism related to my book (Literally, the Best Language Book Ever) for my tendency toward prescriptivism, and we’ve also had some negative comments on the blog for the same reason, but the “word” factoid probably explains the … Continue reading
The Opinionator on Language
One of the easiest ways to get a discussion going online is to ask people what words or phrases annoy them more than others, similar to what we’ve done on our Your Pet Peeves page. The Opinionator (Stanley Fish) at … Continue reading
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Tagged grammar, ineffective language, language, stanley fish, writing
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Grammar and Language Geek Heaven
If you love language and grammar, then the page 100 Fun & Informative Blog Posts Every Grammar Geek Should Bookmark will be like opening 100 little birthday presents. I’m certainly not saying that because we’re numbers 41, 42, and 59–although … Continue reading
Fake AP Stylebook
Fellow grammar and language geeks might enjoy a twitter page called the Fake AP Stylebook, where humorous (well, at least supposedly humorous) contributions are given to a Fake AP Stylebook. Some of the content is genuinely funny, such as: The … Continue reading
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