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Stephanie Pierre wrote:
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> Is Strunk and White considered to be a style guide? I've considered it a guide
> to clear writing, but not a style guide.
Yes, but ...
> A prospective employer is asking whether I would agree with considering
> Strunk and White as "the foundation of our house style" or whether I would
> prefer The Chicago Manual of Style. He proposes to use S&W first, and then
> CMOS for anything not covered by S&W.
This is remarkably clueful employer. Any positive reaction short of kissing
his feet should be considered.
> I am inclined to say to him that S&W is a guide to clear writing, not
> a style guide, and that CMOS is a true style guide.
Yes, but hunour him. This isn't worth quibbling about.
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