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Proofreading

12/2/2014

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A lot of the times when we write, we forget to check our work for certain errors.The other day, my husband needed to forward an email to people at his work. In the subject line, he wanted to type "FYI," meaning "For Your Information", but the auto-correct on his phone changed it to "I'm dying." If he didn't check his work before sending the email, a lot of people at work would be a bit shocked to receive this email. Luckily he checked his work before sending!

Writing errors can ruin your credibility, reputation and can make people question, what else are you getting wrong? Did you put that much effort in your work? All too often they also create embarrassment!

There are four main areas to check for in your work before you submit. The acronym is COPS (Capitalization, Order & Organization, Punctuation, and Spelling). Print this out and always remember to check your work with the COPS before sending any resumes, papers and emails! 

Have you ever made or seen any funny writing mistakes?

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Question Marks and Exclamations

7/25/2014

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Question marks (?) and exclamation points(!) are punctuations. We always need to use either a period, question mark or exclamation point to mark the end of a sentence. However, an exclamation point is very different from a question mark.
EXCLAMATION POINTS (!)
We use exclamation points to show a strong feeling. This could be feelings of anger, happiness, surprise, or fear. Imagine these sentences being said loudly as that's what an exclamation point does to a sentence.

He's so handsome!
Hi!
Be careful!
I forgot to lock my car!
So good to see you again!

I found a gray hair!


QUESTION MARKS (?)
Question marks are used in sentences asking a question. These are known as interrogative sentences. Usually sentences beginning with why, what, when, how, are, can, how, is, would, or were will end in a question mark.


Are you going to the meeting this afternoon? 
When does your plane land?
Is he old enough to drive?
Who is your favorite singer?

Other times we can use it if we want to verify information someone has said.
I forgot to lock my car! You forgot to lock your car?
I found a gray hair! You found a gray hair?


ONE IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER! DON'T USE TOO MANY EXCLAMATION POINTS IN A SENTENCE OR YOUR WRITING WILL SOUND STRANGE. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THIS EPISODE OF SEINFELD WHERE ELAINE USES TOO MANY EXCLAMATION POINTS?
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Punctuation is important! 

11/23/2013

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A comma makes a big difference! Please don't "bake any children" !!!
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