In our September issue, we asked you how you format the possessive form of a proper noun ending in s (e.g., the Jones dog).
Escape From the Grammar Trap
Jean Hollis Weber
In a previous article, I argued that too many editors focus on the details and don’t pay enough attention to the bigger picture. Copyediting is important, but the details are only part of what an editor can and should be reviewing.
Back to Basics: Sentence Structure
Susan Price Harvey
The life of a technical editor is fast-paced and demanding, and no one wants to add another item to the editing checklist. However, sentence structure is important and deserves special attention in all documents. Here’s a short refresher course in sentence structure that you can take to the author of any document.