My dear friend just had major surgery in another city. Texting me to let me know how she is, her husband wrote, “She’s nauseous a lot.” But is she nauseous or nauseated? What do you think? Word sticklers distinguish between…
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Nauseous vs. Nauseated–Which Is She?
Nauseous vs. Nauseated–Which Is She?
My dear friend just had major surgery in another city. Texting me to let me know how she is, her husband wrote, “She’s nauseous a lot.” But is she nauseous or nauseated? What do you think? Word sticklers distinguish between…
Instructional Solutions Celebrates 20 Years [Here is What We Learned]
I’d like to share with you why I founded Instructional Solutions 20 years ago this month and offer three tips about writing, business, and life.
How to Look for a Job While You Are Employed
"Are job seekers who are currently employed more desirable candidates? Many experts believe so, but you may wonder how to look for a job while you are employed. It can be tricky to conduct your search without arousing your boss's suspicions. She could start looking for your replacement before you are ready to move on. These tips can keep you from running into trouble: . . ."
How Do You Feel About Sloppy Supplier Messages?
A reader named Deborah shared a short email she recently received: Dear Sirs, pls let me have by return the supp docs about yr a.m. invoice because we cannot find our shpm. Thks and rgds How would you feel if…
How Do You Feel About Sloppy Supplier Messages?
A reader named Deborah shared a short email she recently received: Dear Sirs, pls let me have by return the supp docs about yr a.m. invoice because we cannot find our shpm. Thks and rgds How would you feel if…
How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Pearson Refocus Assessment Technology
"The company's new head of AI and personalized learning sees an opportunity to create enhanced ways of evaluating students' work."
Proofreading Checklist to Avoid “Oops!” Messages
I just received an “Oops!” email from our beloved, prestigious public television station. When I read the subject line, “Oops! Correction for Rick Steves Preview Screening and Q+A!” I instantly knew what the oops must be: a date error. Indeed,…
Proofreading Checklist to Avoid “Oops!” Messages
I just received an “Oops!” email from our beloved, prestigious public television station. When I read the subject line, “Oops! Correction for Rick Steves Preview Screening and Q+A!” I instantly knew what the oops must be: a date error. Indeed,…
Should You “Dumb It Down”?
Yesterday while coaching a scientist on her writing, I suggested that she consider simplifying this wording: “The results of this trial may elucidate the most efficacious intervention strategies . . .” Can you guess which words I thought were overly…
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