Really?

Please tell me that's just a decorative little doo-dad and not an apostrophe in "schools."

Because otherwise, it sorta makes a bad argument.

Of course, it's not as bad as this.

Spelll It Right

This is something copy editors already know: if you know how to spell, you can't help but see other people's misspellings.

The urge to then fix the misspelling follows just a nanosecond later.

Now, author Jeff Deck explains his efforts to clean up errors in his book, "The Great Typo Hunt."

Why We Need Editers

One mistake, and a bunch of comments about "grammar," well worth the read. The defense of copy editors is nice.

Basics Come First

Well, yes, it would be nice if journalism students knew something about grammar and spelling, wouldn't it?

From the Daily Tar Heel:

Spelling test causes distress among some
Journalism school may offer course
September 16, 2009
Trevor Kapp
For about 40 years, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s spelling and grammar test has caused doubt, discomfort and distress for hundreds of journalism students.

The exam, which consists of 100 questions and is a requirement to graduate the school, was offered last week for the first time this year.

The journalism faculty will discuss Friday whether to require a one-credit hour spelling and grammar course before students begin taking other journalism classes.

Students would be able to take News Writing the same semester as the spelling and grammar course.

I Doubt Spelt Is on the Menu

If I see one more "pre-fix" menu offered on a restaurant menu sign, I may do something violent. Like edit it.

The Impotence of Proofreading

Very funny bit from teacher Taylor Mali, on spellcheck, proofreading and writing.