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:I am not a grammar teacher, but I can offer a few pointers. :I am not a grammar teacher, but I can offer a few pointers.
:*First, I use a web browser that has a spell check feature. This helps me a lot when I write in the browser window. You could take advantage of this a few different ways: temporarily set your language to "English", use a different browser for typing in English, or type in a word processor that will check your English spelling then paste the text into the browser window. :*First, I use a web browser that has a spell check feature. This helps me a lot when I write in the browser window. You could take advantage of this a few different ways: temporarily set your language to "English", use a different browser for typing in English, or type in a word processor that will check your English spelling then paste the text into the browser window.
− :*Second, make sure you are familiar with the BTW [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style|style guide]]. I've watched you improve a lot in this area, but I would point out your reference style. Make sure you always type out the full name of the source and check your comma usage. + :*Second, make sure you are familiar with the BTW [[Policy:Manual of Style|style guide]]. I've watched you improve a lot in this area, but I would point out your reference style. Make sure you always type out the full name of the source and check your comma usage.
:*Third, a general tip for writing better is to read more. You learn so much about the written word from reading what others write. I know that when I was learning Spanish, reading in Spanish really helped. I don't know much of your time you want to put in, but this could help you immensely. :*Third, a general tip for writing better is to read more. You learn so much about the written word from reading what others write. I know that when I was learning Spanish, reading in Spanish really helped. I don't know much of your time you want to put in, but this could help you immensely.
:Those are just a few ideas. If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to help how I can. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 10:07, 31 December 2011 (PST) :Those are just a few ideas. If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to help how I can. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 10:07, 31 December 2011 (PST)
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Is there an official policy on this site for spelling on this site? I can't see one. - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 07:35, 27 October 2013 (PDT) Is there an official policy on this site for spelling on this site? I can't see one. - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 07:35, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
− :Not to interrupt, but yes, there is (see [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style]]); we are supposed to use "American spelling and grammar". I hope that helps. -[[User:BobTheZombie|BobTheZombie]] ([[User talk:BobTheZombie|talk]]) 09:26, 27 October 2013 (PDT) + :Not to interrupt, but yes, there is (see [[Policy:Manual of Style]]); we are supposed to use "American spelling and grammar". I hope that helps. -[[User:BobTheZombie|BobTheZombie]] ([[User talk:BobTheZombie|talk]]) 09:26, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
:: Thanks Bob, while I have look at that I didn't see the spelling thing. Just went back and checked it was the first thing D'oh! {{Emoticon| :) }} - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 11:57, 27 October 2013 (PDT) :: Thanks Bob, while I have look at that I didn't see the spelling thing. Just went back and checked it was the first thing D'oh! {{Emoticon| :) }} - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 11:57, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
::: Thanks, Bob! --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 17:14, 27 October 2013 (PDT) ::: Thanks, Bob! --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 17:14, 27 October 2013 (PDT)
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:I am not a grammar teacher, but I can offer a few pointers. | :I am not a grammar teacher, but I can offer a few pointers. | ||
:*First, I use a web browser that has a spell check feature. This helps me a lot when I write in the browser window. You could take advantage of this a few different ways: temporarily set your language to "English", use a different browser for typing in English, or type in a word processor that will check your English spelling then paste the text into the browser window. | :*First, I use a web browser that has a spell check feature. This helps me a lot when I write in the browser window. You could take advantage of this a few different ways: temporarily set your language to "English", use a different browser for typing in English, or type in a word processor that will check your English spelling then paste the text into the browser window. | ||
− | :*Second, make sure you are familiar with the BTW [[ | + | :*Second, make sure you are familiar with the BTW [[Policy:Manual of Style|style guide]]. I've watched you improve a lot in this area, but I would point out your reference style. Make sure you always type out the full name of the source and check your comma usage. |
:*Third, a general tip for writing better is to read more. You learn so much about the written word from reading what others write. I know that when I was learning Spanish, reading in Spanish really helped. I don't know much of your time you want to put in, but this could help you immensely. | :*Third, a general tip for writing better is to read more. You learn so much about the written word from reading what others write. I know that when I was learning Spanish, reading in Spanish really helped. I don't know much of your time you want to put in, but this could help you immensely. | ||
:Those are just a few ideas. If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to help how I can. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 10:07, 31 December 2011 (PST) | :Those are just a few ideas. If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to help how I can. --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] 10:07, 31 December 2011 (PST) | ||
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Is there an official policy on this site for spelling on this site? I can't see one. - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 07:35, 27 October 2013 (PDT) | Is there an official policy on this site for spelling on this site? I can't see one. - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 07:35, 27 October 2013 (PDT) | ||
− | :Not to interrupt, but yes, there is (see [[ | + | :Not to interrupt, but yes, there is (see [[Policy:Manual of Style]]); we are supposed to use "American spelling and grammar". I hope that helps. -[[User:BobTheZombie|BobTheZombie]] ([[User talk:BobTheZombie|talk]]) 09:26, 27 October 2013 (PDT) |
:: Thanks Bob, while I have look at that I didn't see the spelling thing. Just went back and checked it was the first thing D'oh! {{Emoticon| :) }} - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 11:57, 27 October 2013 (PDT) | :: Thanks Bob, while I have look at that I didn't see the spelling thing. Just went back and checked it was the first thing D'oh! {{Emoticon| :) }} - [[User:Dark Jaguar|Dark Jaguar]] ([[User talk:Dark Jaguar|talk]]) 11:57, 27 October 2013 (PDT) | ||
::: Thanks, Bob! --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 17:14, 27 October 2013 (PDT) | ::: Thanks, Bob! --[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] ([[User talk:Scaletail|talk]]) 17:14, 27 October 2013 (PDT) |