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Naomijameston Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Technical Editing/Grammar Assignment

Hi, all! I'm very new to this site, but I like it so far. I've poked around the forums a bit and I think you can help me. I am in a technical editing class that I absolutely adore (grammar is my first love) and two friends and I are currently working on a presentation for the class.

We've decided to look at the role of grammar in technical editing, and how the use of technology may be affecting it. (Our thesis: When looking at the impact grammar has on technical editing a look at past problems, common issues, and finding a commonality between the two [technical editing and grammar] has to be examined.)

The bit they've asked me to research is the "commonality" of grammar. So my question to you is this: what is the "commonality", how would you describe it, and where do you suggest I look for more information?

Thanks in advance!

~~Nao
  

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Hello Naomi, Welcome to the EF. You post caught my interest because you mentioned technical editing, which is a rather intriguing term. What is the context specificity you have in mind?

  • Hello Naomi, Welcome to the EF.
  • You post caught my interest because you mentioned technical editing, which is a rather intriguing term.
  • What is the context specificity you have in mind?
  • >> I don’t know exactly what you meant by "commonality" of grammar; so I don’t know how to respond to it.
  • <<We've decided to look at the role of grammar in technical editing, and how the use of technology may be affecting it.
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Hello Naomi,

Welcome to the EF. You post caught my interest because you mentioned technical editing, which is a rather intriguing term. What is the context specificity you have in mind?



<<The bit they've asked me to research is the "commonality" of grammar.>>



I don’t know exactly what you meant by "commonality" of grammar; so I don’t k

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