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03/27/19

How common is it to write out a script for a talk? What are the benefits?

I have never written a verbatim script for a talk. I have at times written notes or outlines, but I never read from them when presenting (and rarely when practicing). With enough (weeks) of... more

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03/27/19

Are "control", "direct", "lead", and "head" synonyms for supervise?

I need to know the following: - Is control a synonym for supervise? - Is direct a synonym for supervise? - Is lead a synonym for supervise? - Is head a synonym for... more

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Writing Writing Style

03/27/19

Is an indentation needed for a new paragraph?

Is an indentation (Tab button in Word) needed for a new paragraph when you start one? I was told to do that a long time ago but 3 years after I stopped doing it and have done it since. Are you... more

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03/27/19

Should 'Today' and 'Tomorrow' be capitalised?

I always wonder whether 'today' and 'tomorrow' should be capitalised. Can anybody help me?

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Writing Business Grammar Email

03/27/19

In a professional email you need to quote something from a document. The document's creator is unknown. How do you write this?

This is in a professional email. I need to quote something but it's unknown who wrote the text. I'm quoting from a document that was sent to the person that I'm writing the email to. I need to... more

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03/27/19

What is recasting / resequencing in writing?

I must give examples of recasting but I'm not really sure what it is. The very few articles about it are in a different context (I think).

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03/27/19

usage of terms "as well as " and "as well"?

Can anyone describe the usage of the terms "as well as" and "as well" in sentences? Are they interchangeable?

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Writing

03/27/19

Expressing sudden interruption in written, narrative speech?

**Question**: What is the lexical technique for expressing sudden interruptions in written, narrative speech? For example: > I was walking down the street when— wait! Look at that! In the... more

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Writing

03/27/19

Synonyms for "mixed in" or "mixed up"?

I decided that I actually don't need an answer to this question but I do not have an account and I do not know how to delete this question or if there is a way to. I am sorry.

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03/27/19

Is it okay to start a sentence with a Greek letter (variable)?

Is it okay to start a sentence with a variable? Do I need to rewrite a sentence just because the subject is typeset as a Greek letter? For example: > Φ is treated in a special way. vs. >... more

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03/27/19

Usage of the term 'non-reproducibility'?

>Studies on genetic factors of schizophrenia are characterized by high heterogeneity and non-reproducibility. Is the usage of term 'non-reproducibility' appropriate in the above sentence? Is... more

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03/27/19

Simple representation for "under the condition that"?

I'm writing a academic paper, and would like to represent "under the condition that" more simply. In (very redundant) representation, what I'd like to say is: > We determined the observation... more

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Writing Business Management Social Work

03/27/19

What is a human services organization?

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Writing

03/27/19

Glad to hear in non-speaking form?

I'm from Russia and I've got a problem with writing a letter. Can I use the phrase "glad to hear such news" if I'm not speaking with a person? Isn't it better and more correct to use "glad to know"?

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03/27/19

Is it necessary to begin a new paragraph after a person speaks?

When I was in school, I was taught to always begin a new paragraph after a quotation or after a speaker concludes a segment of dialogue. However, in recent years, I have seen authors abandon this... more

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03/27/19

17th Century affectionate term for Mother?

I'm writing a ghost story, and (in an admittedly well worn trope) a child ghost is looking for its mother; but how would a 17th century child affectionately refer to its mother? In short, what... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Planning

03/27/19

Can Extensive Outlining Take the Place of the First Draft?

**Background:** I've been writing fan fiction for five years now. I began when I didn't have a clue what I was doing, so my methods have evolved during those years. By now I have a solid process... more

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03/27/19

How can I say "I know him well" in a formal way?

I need help in formal writing. Can somebody tell me how to say "I know him well after 2 year teaching him" formaly? Thanks in advance.

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03/27/19

At step or "in step"?

When I searched I found many usages of both "in step" and "at step". For example, Google returns: * "at each step" — about 55,000,000 results * "in each step" — about 45,000,000 results But which... more

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Writing

03/27/19

Usage of "and" and comma when writing numbers UK style?

I am trying to understand the rules for writing numbers in words under the UK rules (with "and"). I understand how to write small numbers (up to a few thousands), but I am not sure when to use... more

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Writing

03/27/19

What is a word for pitying someone because of how stupid/wrong they are?

I'm writing a short story about a gay girl that tells her homophobic friend that she's in love with her. I want to describe the look that the friend gives the gay girl. The friend is kind of... more

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Writing

03/27/19

By the way in formal writing?

Can I say "By the way" in an official document or professional meeting and other important/formal times? I never saw any film which would include these words.

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Writing

03/27/19

Using "apostrophes" to show ownership of records in page?

I had a debate with my co-worker about using apostrophes to show ownership of records which belongs to a page. He told me not to use an apostrophe. This is the text in question : > The... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing Novel

03/27/19

Why does an author need an editor?

I'm firmly in the camp of "your novel needs an editor, and that editor better not be yourself." But recently I was asked why that was, and I couldn't articulate an answer that was passable. Young... more

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Writing Proofreading Editing

03/26/19

How do I find an affordable editor?

I wrote a few chapters of a book several years ago. How do I find an affordable editor?

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How common is it to write out a script for a talk? What are the benefits?

Are "control", "direct", "lead", and "head" synonyms for supervise?

Is an indentation needed for a new paragraph?

Should 'Today' and 'Tomorrow' be capitalised?

In a professional email you need to quote something from a document. The document's creator is unknown. How do you write this?

What is recasting / resequencing in writing?

usage of terms "as well as " and "as well"?

Expressing sudden interruption in written, narrative speech?

Synonyms for "mixed in" or "mixed up"?

Is it okay to start a sentence with a Greek letter (variable)?

Usage of the term 'non-reproducibility'?

Simple representation for "under the condition that"?

What is a human services organization?

Glad to hear in non-speaking form?

Is it necessary to begin a new paragraph after a person speaks?

17th Century affectionate term for Mother?

Can Extensive Outlining Take the Place of the First Draft?

How can I say "I know him well" in a formal way?

At step or "in step"?

Usage of "and" and comma when writing numbers UK style?

What is a word for pitying someone because of how stupid/wrong they are?

By the way in formal writing?

Using "apostrophes" to show ownership of records in page?

Why does an author need an editor?

How do I find an affordable editor?

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