Monthly Archives: May 2016

All Ears

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Norm Friedman

Our daily paper just ran two complementary pieces filled with advice for grads seeking jobs. I was gratified by the articles’ accent on “soft skills” and this statement: “Communication skills are ranked first among a job candidate’s ‘must have’ qualities, according … Continue reading →

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Quiz Time

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Norm Friedman

Correct weaknesses in each of these sentences. 1. We both went to the same high school for a period of time until Jack won a scholarship to a private school. 2. The meeting is set for 8:30 am tomorrow morning, … Continue reading →

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Getting It “Wright”

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Norm Friedman

Here’s another chance to flex your editing muscles. See what refinements you might make in these two paragraphs from an article quoting a Wright brothers authority. The publication will remain anonymous, and we’ll call the authority Smith. Although neither Albert … Continue reading →

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Hit Your Target

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Norm Friedman

The December 2, 2015, post focused on the relative weakness of the verb “to be” and the recommendation to look for a livelier verb in the editing process. (For example, instead of Several of us were wondering who will be the new … Continue reading →

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Play Copy Editor

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Norm Friedman

Several rough spots jumped out at me when I read Friday’s newspaper. What would you have caught as copy editor? 1. From an entertainment column: The other reason I’m fond of the jacket is because KSU was one of the … Continue reading →

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