Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...

Lay or lie? It’s a verb choice that many adults get wrong in their own speech and writing. And so do U.S. students nationwide, according to a recent report of the ...

LAST week I started a series on sentence errors. Let’s take a look at the corrections of the exercises I shared then. Take out your note and compare the answers, and feel free to email me if there are ...

In the business world, effective communication is paramount. However, even seasoned professionals can fall prey to common sentence errors that undermine their message and credibility. In this article, ...

For many employees, writing at work is nearly as worrisome as public speaking. Maybe your proposals fall flat or you dread penning quarterly reports. Perhaps you sweat over emails, only to have the ...

Whether you’re interviewing a new employee or you’re trying to spot some of the better writers on your team, being able to identify weak writing skills is a key skill you should work to refine. Think ...

Learning and honing business writing skills can have a positive impact on an individual's career advancement. Effective communication makes an organization run smoothly. Professional writing improves ...

Tone and style are about how you relate to others. Think about your audience and write in the style they expect. We all have different ways of expressing ourselves in our speech and in our writing. In ...