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John A. Williams is an author, teacher, and journalist in Edmond, OK. His latest book, "The Truth About Fake News: Top Tips To Separate Fact From Fiction" is available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon.com. How To Spot Fake News by The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)is licensed under CC BY 4.0
So much has been made of "fake news," especially on Facebook, where users are not shy about making their preferences, lifestyle, political beliefs and shoe size know to untold masses. But nothing gets the ire of the Facebook crowd like a good (or bad) dose of "fake news." What "fake news" has in common with … Continue reading Facebook and Fake News
I had difficulty settling on a single tip to offer for improving your business writing, so instead I present a potpourri of advice. These tips are offered to provide professional consistency and aesthetic appeal in your business correspondence, speeches and writing. As a general rule, avoid using abbreviations and acronyms that your readers would not … Continue reading I’ll Take Potpourri For $200 Alex.
Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to conceive written communication. So many pairs or trios of words and phrases stymie us with their resemblance to each other. Here’s a quick guide to alleviate (or is it ameliorate?) your suffering: 1. a while / awhile: “A while” is a noun phrase; … Continue reading 50 “Tricky” Words and Phrases
Every holiday season, newspapers, malls and television commercials urge you to take advantage of "Xmas sales and specials." The word "Xmas" is easier to use in advertisements, and as a result, it's become associated with the commercialization of Christmas. But some Christians take offense to the word "Xmas" and have called for the abolishment of … Continue reading Putting The ‘X’ Back In ‘Xmas’?
The local TV station that abuses the word literally was at it again last night. The anchor reported about a paramedic who was "literally" punched in the face by the person she was helping. Knowing I am not immune to using redundant words and phrases I decided to do something productive. So here are 50 … Continue reading Son Of “I Am Literally Going To Explode.”
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