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Me, Myself, and I: What's the Difference? PDF Print E-mail
Which Word to Use
Learn the proper use of myself and the other -self words like yourself, himself, etc.
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Watch Where You Place "Only" in Your Sentences PDF Print E-mail
Grammar
Make sure to always say what you mean and mean what you say by putting "only" in its proper place.
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Fewer or Less? Over or More Than? Using the Right Words with Numbers PDF Print E-mail
Which Word to Use
Learn about the right words to use when writing about numbers and find resolution to the great "over vs. more than" debate.
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What's the Difference Between e.g. and i.e.? PDF Print E-mail
Which Word to Use
The proper use of e.g. and i.e. is one of the most popular searches at Writing911.  This section answers the question of which one to use once and for all.
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Do I Need a Comma Before "And" in a Series? PDF Print E-mail
Punctuation
"I like dogs, cats, and birds" or "I like dogs, cats and birds." Which is correct? That comma after cats is called the serial comma, and we tell you when to use it and when to leave it off.
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Get to the Point! How to Prune Wordy Writing into Clear, Concise Prose PDF Print E-mail
Writing Clearly & Concisely
There are many reasons that writing can appear wordy and cluttered. Learn how to spot common pitfalls -from clichés to redundancies- and what to do to eliminate them.
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Say What You Mean: Rewrite Your Favorite Cliches PDF Print E-mail
Writing Clearly & Concisely
Our everyday speech is littered with clichés, but our writing shouldn't be. Learn how to use your own words and keep your meaning clear by eliminating clichés.
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Catch Your Mistakes Before Someone Else Does: How to Proofread Your Own Work PDF Print E-mail
Editing & Proofreading
Spotting mispellings and improper word use in others' work can be a challenge, but catching those same mistakes in our work can be even more difficult. Learn tips to help you take an objective look at your work and catch any blunders you may have made, before someone else does!
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What Do Typos in Your Writing Say About You? PDF Print E-mail
Editing & Proofreading
We all make mistakes in our writing, mostly in the form of typos or other minor errors. Learn what people think when we let these mistakes get past us, and what we can do to fix them.
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Website, Web-site or Web Site? How to Spell Technology Terms PDF Print E-mail
Writing Style
You'll see numerous spellings of technology terms like website and email, but what's considered correct these days? We reviewed the guidance from six respected sources. Let's look at how they approach email, online, website, Internet and the Web.
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