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Summary: After the copy editing comes the proofreading. The fine art of catching what else is wrong with a document. Copy editing. Proofreading. To the casual observer, even to a lot of writers, they are interchangeable. But this is not the case. Copy editing is the art of taking a written document—be...

There are rules for writing—including using formal versus informal language when you write—that can extend to editing. Within this blog post, the author will discuss this rule and how to apply it to the task of editing urban slang. Introduction Urban slang consists of simple words and phrases that stem...

Transitional words or phrases are used in speech and in writing to link parts of a sentence. They create flow between adjacent sentences, create an emphasis, or clarify meaning. These links offer some transitions for what the writer/speaker is trying to convey.Comparison Contrast Cause Effect Clarification Qualification Addition Time PurposeThe...

It is often difficult to sort out when to italicize a title in our writing. There are so many types of content that it becomes difficult to keep track. In early school years, it is relatively easy—underline book titles (as most people generally can’t italicize their handwriting). Then comes high school,...

Technical writing is an umbrella term for numerous types of writing, including theses, dissertations, journal articles, reports, periodicals, even regular emails. The list goes on. But usually the author is trying to inform the audience, the writing is formal, the work non-fiction, and they follow a...