Monthly Archives: March 2010

Are You a Fog Maker or a Clear Communicator?

Communication occurs only if the audience understands the message in the way you, as the writer intended–but how can you tell if your reader is likely to understand? Gobbledygook and bafflegab abound in technical writing. As scientists, it’s easy to… Continue reading

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Patrick Salmon (Sophmore Energy Engineering) Brings Out the Irish!

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How Millennial Are You?: The Quiz

Usually I’m not so pleased to score a 62 on a quiz, but I took The Pew Research Center’s quiz, “How Millennial Are You?” and feel pretty good about this number. Numbers are the lingua franca of the Center, and… Continue reading

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National Grammar Day: March 4

Today is National Grammar Day chosen because it is March 4. As Grammar Girl explains, “It’s not only a date, it’s an imperative: March forth on March 4 to speak well, write well, and help others do the same.”… Continue reading

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