Think, Thank, Thunk?

Where do you stand in the grammar debate: Collection of out-dated rules or measuring stick of someone’s intellect? There's more to writing than good grammar.

Getting Engaged … in Your Writing

A partner in an environmental consulting firm learns some tips on how his writing can be more effective.

A Bad Case of Jargonitis

Unfamiliar terms, empty phrases, and made-up words are hallmarks of this disease. Learn how to diagnose it and heal your writing.

"This report, by its very length, defends itself against the risk of being read."
-- Winston Churchill

"The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."
-- Mark Twain

"Thank you so much for all your help during these last six weeks. I personally believe that your course has provided me the tools necessary to become a more successful writer, and I hope with more hard work that I can one day produce high-quality scientific manuscripts."

-- Brian Nelson Griffith, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Nutrition, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine