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Hi. I´d like to know if the sentence is rightly written. Please, correct my mistakes, I´m learning.
Well, thanks in advance. Best regards

She cannot base all her work on hearsay. She should do a research in bylaws and procedures to get the welfare (well -being) of the
institution.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

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Frankly, I do not understand your second sentence. Perhaps you mean this:

She cannot base all her work on hearsay. She should do research on bylaws and procedures to assure the welfare of the institution.
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Avangi · Answer

insidelightShe cannot base all her work on hearsay. She should do a research in bylaws and procedures to get the welfare (well -being) of the institution.

Hi, insidelight.

It's a little tough to assign a meaning to the portion after "procedures." What do you mean by "get"?

Could you possibly phrase the last part in a couple of different ways? Many thanks.

Insidelight · Answer

Yes, that´s true. I meant to assure. I am learning, so is the usage of welfare correct?

Thanks for the help!

Insidelight · Answer

Yes, Avangi. I intended to say:....and procedures to obtain the welfare or the institution. or
..............and procedures to assure(like in the previous post) the benefits for the insitution.
You know, I am learning, How have you said this sentence? Your help is very useful for me.
And a question: What means: It's a little tough.....?

Thanks all of you.

Best regards

Avangi · Answer

Hi,
"It's a little tough" = "It's somewhat difficult." (Times are tough right now.)

It's a casual expression, quite old, sometimes sarcastic:
"Hey! You just took my parking space!"
(reply) "That's tough!" (So what? What are you gonna do about it?)

It doesn't seem to have anything to do with the other meaning of "tough."
During the last depression: "Gosh, this meat is awfully tough!"
(reply) Quit complaining. It's tougher where there isn't any!"

Re your example, it's difficult to imagine how improving one's knowledge of procedures is going to benefit the institution, or secure benefits for the institution.
It's certainly possible, but it's hard to connect both ideas in one sentence without knowing what you have in mind.
In the US, when we speak of obtaining welfare we're usually seeking government assistance for the poor. Likewise, "benefits" as a countable usually refers to things I can persuade my government or my company to give to me - not meaning to say we don't earn them.

insidelightShe cannot base all her work on hearsay. She should do a research in bylaws and procedures to get the welfare (well -being) of the institution.

She cannot base all her work on hearsay. If she expects to protect the interests of the institution, she'll need to research it's bylaws, and learn the necessary / proper procedures for going about this.

("Hearsay" is rumors, or the things people casually tell you about something - as opposed to serious research.)

MrM had it right, if I correctly understand your intention. ("Assure" is good. "Secure" also works when the "benefits" are in question.)

Insidelight · Answer

Thanks a lot! It is very clear and I have many new words and expressions to learn.
My best regards!!!

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