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    • 1.

      That vs. Which


      by Precise Edit - 2007-08-28
      The confusion between That and Which is probably the most common usage error of all, and you will find examples of it in many texts. Which of these two sentences is correct: "This is the band th...
    • 2.

      Starting Sentences with


      by Precise Edit - 2007-10-21
      It is what it is, isn't it?It's a bad habit to start sentences with it. It causes your readers to pause momentarily while they figure out what it is. It makes your sentences clumsy. It is true t...
    • 3.

      Nominalization: When verbs go bad


      by Precise Edit - 2007-10-21
      What is Nominalization?The great thing about verbs is that they are intesting. Verbs provide most of the life to your writing. Nouns, on the other hand, are rather stoic creatures. However, many...
    • 4.

      Marketing Questions to Improve Writing


      by Precise Edit - 2007-11-08
      One of the central tenets of marketing is that you should understand your target market segment--your intended customers. Who will buy your product or engage your service? What do those people w...
    • 5.

      Sexist Language and Bad Grammar


      by Precise Edit - 2007-11-15
      Once upon a time, in the world of writing, the word "he" was a perfectly acceptable way to name an unknown person. For example, few, if any, readers would blink at "If a person wants to write we...
    • 6.

      Writing, Editing, and Proofreading


      by Precise Edit - 2007-11-14
      Let us say from the start that writing, copy editing, and content editing are different and, as such, require unique skills. Writing is about getting ideas and content on paper. The primary task...
    • 7.

      Who Vs. Whom


      by David Bowman - 2008-04-24
      Do you remember Johnnie Cochran, the powerful lawyer who lead OJ Simpson's defense team? He was good, really good. And he used good grammar.One of his more powerful statements, actually a rhetorical q...
    • 8.

      R & R: Rephrase and Replace


      by David Bowman - 2008-06-10
      Often when we are editing, we come across sentences that we can revise in several ways. When we cannot easily select a particular revision, we employ a strategy we call R & R, which stands for "Rephra...
    • 9.

      10 Words to Avoid When Writing


      by David Bowman - 2008-06-28
      Writing is a combination of art and craft. The art comes from lots of reading, talking, thinking, dreaming, and writing. The craft is primarily technique. Some techniques are complex, but a few are v...
    • 10.

      Everyone Loves Being Single


      by David Bowman - 2008-07-10
      We may have to revise our thinking.For quite a while, Precise Edit has been saying that the most common error we correct is the misuse of "that" and "which." This may no longer be true. In nearly eve...