Month: January 2009

Proofreading Tips?

I recently received the following inquiry from reader Kathleen: I was wondering, do you have a proofreading system or any tips? Especially for when there is quick turn-around and I don’t have time to let a document sit to come back with fresh eyes (and I don’t have access to someone who can proofread for me). I would appreciate any … Read More

Using Parentheses Instead of “Respectively”

In MSCD 12.328, I say that respectively serves to indicate that each item in a list earlier in a sentence is to be paired with its counterpart in a list that follows and contains an equal number of items, as in The first and second prizes went to Marie and Frank, respectively. But in a recent redrafting project, it struck … Read More