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Completed Project: Website Proof/Edit for Dental Practice

11/30/2011

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We were entirely pleased to perform the final editing and proofreading on the copy for the website of Racine dentist Dr. Chelsea Guzzo, under the auspices of website designers Image Management. 

Thanks for the opportunity to promote this local business effectively and grammatically!
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Word of the Day: Galoshes

11/29/2011

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We entirely agree with this word and accompanying sentiment, Tweeted earlier today by Merriam-Webster ~ "Underused Word for a Rainy Day -'Galoshes,' a word whose actual origin is unknown, but happily sounds like stepping in puddles."
It strikes us as very onomatopoeic, which should, perhaps, be a future WoTD!

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Message From the (Grammatical) Twitterverse

11/27/2011

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Still more proofreader humor -- RT @grammarmonkeys: Love @SMUWritCentre 's profile pic: "Every time you make a typo, the errorists win."

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However You Say It...

11/22/2011

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From Abenaki to Zulu, and in all the languages in between, Write and Polish gives you thanks for your business, friendship and support: wiliwni, Dankie, Hioy'oy, Faleminderit, Qagaasakuq, شكرا جزيل, Təşəkkür edirəm, Suksema, Eskerrik asko, ধোন্নোবাদ, Trugarez vras, благодаря, Néá'eše, Dĕkuji vám, Mange tak, Dank U zeer, Vinaka, Kiitos, Merci beaucoup, Foole tunk, Danke schön, Ευχαριστώ πολύ, Qujanaq, Mahalo nui, רב תודות, Köszi, Go raibh maith agat, Molte grazie, Matur nuwun, Pilámaya, Gratias vobis ago, Благодарам, Gura mie eu, Kia ora, Mersi, Maltiox, Wela'lioq, Nia:wen, Takk så mye, ممنونم, Dziękuję, Muito obrigado, Maururu, Огpомное спасибо, Giitit itt, Fa'afetai, Tapadh leibh, Ďakujem, Muchas gracias, Asanteni, Maraming salamat po, ขอบคุณ, Teşekkürler, Дякую, شكريه, Katta rahmat, Diolch yn fawr, Jërë-jëf and Siyabonga!!

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History of the English Lanugage in Ten Minutes!

11/22/2011

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Visit --> HERE <-- for a most amusing "Cliff Notes" recitation of the evolution of our language.

In addition to all of its wonderful humor and elucidation, it presents the funniest new word we've learned in some time, snuffbumble! Now, to seek out opportunities to casually work that one into conversation....

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Word of the Day: Gusset

11/20/2011

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Gusset

/ˈgə-sətˈ/noun

1. a usually diamond-shaped or triangular insert in a seam (as of a sleeve, pocketbook, or shoe upper) to provide expansion or reinforcement

2. a plate or bracket for strengthening an angle in framework (as in a building or bridge).

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For Fun: Why Capitalization is Important

11/17/2011

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Yes, indeed -- RT @theslot: Why we need capitalization: Because showing your id is not the same as showing your ID.
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Writing Tip: First and Subsequent References

11/16/2011

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Write and Polish is an avid follower of such Tweeters as @apstylebook, who recently reminded us to "use Dow Jones industrial average on first reference in stories. Use the Dow in subsequent references.   #APStyle"

This directive is not just for the DJIA...it's an example of a first mention style differing from subsequent mentions. 

Initially, always give the most formal and complete reference to the person/company/institution that you will be discussing: His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI or Louisiana State University or the Department of Justice. Thereafter, you may refer to your subject in less detail, assuming that you audience remembers to what you are referring: the Pontiff or Pope Benedict, or Louisiana or LSU, or Justice or DOJ.

If the entity is sufficiently well known by its abbreviation (FBI or MRI), you can safely use it in the initial mention without introduction. With most abbreviations, however, you will wish to inform your audience how you will be simplifying thereafter, like so: "The spokesman for Students Against Standardized Testing (SAST) stated.... Formed last May, SAST operates on the premise that...."

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First & Subsequent Reference Guidelines

11/15/2011

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Expanding upon Tuesday's Tip of the Day, re-tweeted from @apstylebook: Use Dow Jones industrial average on first reference in stories. Use the Dow in subsequent references. #APStyle

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This directive is not just for the DJIA...it's an example of a first mention style differing from subsequent mentions. 

Initially, always give the most formal and complete reference to the person/company/institution that you will be discussing: His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI or Louisiana State University or the Department of Justice. Thereafter, you may refer to your subject in less detail, assuming that you audience remembers to what you are referring: the Pontiff or Pope Benedict, or Louisiana or LSU, or Justice or DOJ.

With one of those very well-known short abbreviations (LSU), you can safely use it without introduction as part of the initial mention. With most abbreviations, you will wish to inform your audience how you will be simplifying thereafter, like so: 'The spokesman for Students Against Standardized Testing (SAST) stated.... Formed last May, SAST works on the premise that....'

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Writing Tip: Then v. Than

11/14/2011

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A friend of Write and Polish asked us to clarify when to use "then" and when to use "than."

Then = a description of time (sequence or consequence): "Walk six blocks, then turn left on Main...."

Than = a comparison: "We like chocolate more than vanilla."

The trick, then, is to keep a's and e's together!
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