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Subject:Re: Grammar vs Content From:Laurie Rubin <lmr -at- SYL -dot- NJ -dot- NEC -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 27 Jan 1995 10:13:32 -0500
Let's clarify: the grammar in an early draft should be accurate to the extent
that the content is readable, but things like consistently using present or
future tense, active or passive voice, 2nd or 3rd person, etc,. can be worked
out after the technical info. is in place.