As many of us prepare to return to the classroom for the fall semester, it seems like a good time to talk about grammar and grading. Occasionally I poll students about how many of them have had their ...

The expression “You’re only as good as your word” typically means that if you say you’ll do something, you will do it. Your reputation hinges on your words–and actions. The same holds true for your ...

What are the most embarrassing workplace mishaps? Not being fully dressed on Zoom? Unexpected cameos from family members? Forgetting a colleague’s name? When it ...

Q: Do you recommend using Grammarly and if so, which version? A: Anyone that’s ever had to deal with the "grammar police" online knows how a simple grammatical ...

With friends, family, and romantic partners, we have much to tell and hear. What we communicate, however, depends not only on the content of what we say but also on the structure. In particular, ...

This past spring, Microsoft released its list of the top 10 grammar mistakes in the English language. The flubs, culled from the editing tools in the company’s software, were reported in an article at ...

A Virginia teachers union has faced ridicule online after it sent a letter riddled with grammatical and typographical errors. The union president explained that the union mistakenly published a draft, ...

When a school shuts down, student-loan borrowers are often entitled to debt forgiveness. But a new GAO report found issues with communicating that relief to borrowers. For example, notices of ...

New research uncovers the hidden language clues in speech that could help diagnose schizophrenia earlier and shape more effective therapies. Study: Relationship between grammar and schizophrenia: a ...

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