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Strictly speaking, data is the plural of datum, but it can also be treated as
singular. So says the trusty Oxford English Dictionary. Probably best to be
precise: "data (pl.) were..."
Scott
Melissa Alton wrote:
> I have 2 questions.
>
> Should it be "data were" or "data was"
>
> and
>
> I've been offered a promotion as a Production Coordinator. Can anybody
> give me an idea of salary connected to this title, or point me to
> something that can help me out?
>
> Are production coordinator's usually associated with tech writing, or is
> this something new to you guys?
>
> (OK, so I lied...its 3 questions)
>
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