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Subject:RE: what to look for in a Tech Editor From:"Diane Boos" <dboos -at- drizzle -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 6 May 2003 08:30:15 -0700
There is an error in the logic in the following statement.
> 2. Formal grammar learned from an old battle-axe in junior high
> or high school (college is too late).
It is the word "formal." There are many people who have not had the benefit
of good teachers. I'm one. I just counted up how many schools I've attended:
9 schools in 7 districts K-12; 7 colleges for vaious degrees or
certificates.
During that time I've had 2 "good" English teachers, but both were for
Literature classes not grammar. I learned that the old fashioned way, sweat
and tears, and some grammar books. Does it mean I can't be a "good technical
writer"?
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