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Jerry Leone

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 12.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 23.2
  • Total Questions 5753
 I`ve taught writing or some aspect of the English language for nearly 35 years. I can answer nearly any question on grammar, usage or meanings of words above dictionary usage. An avid crossword fan and writer, I can also answer questions about business presentations and resumes.

Jannie Balliett

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.79
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 11.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.7
  • Total Questions 595
 Any question relating to writing and grammar.

Deborah Burgess

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.97
  • Clarity of Response 9.75
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 23.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.4
  • Total Questions 225
 Essays--I can assist students with questions concerning the process of writing an essay including preparation of an outline, development of a topic, development of the thesis statement and topic sentences, and paragraph development. I can assist students in helping them determine the proper rhetorical modes for their essay (narration, illustration, description, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and argumentation. I am able to answer questions concerning rules of style for a research paper including referencing sources. I am able to address questions regarding punctuation and grammar.

Joel Bjorling

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 5.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.7
  • Total Questions 332
 I can answer questions relating to grammar or general writing technique.

Martha Beth Lewis

U.S.
Available
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  • Response Time(hr) 13.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.6
  • Total Questions 866
 I will answer questions having to do with grammar, plurals, punctuation, capitalization, mood, person, tense, and so on, as well as word usage and word choice. If you want a quick answer to a specific question, particularly if you wish to use formal American English for business or academic purposes (MLA), I can give you a timely response. I also can address word choice, clarity, structure, and similar concerns involving English as a second language. If you want advice of a deeper editorial nature (e.g., substantive [line] editing), please consult an Expert who offers this sort of assistance.

Anne Benington

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.97
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 10.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.5
  • Total Questions 2723
 I can answer questions about English grammar, style, usage. I can also help a writer assess the development of an essay, its unity, concrete support of topics, introductions and conclusions. In addition, I can discuss "writing the research paper" in all aspects of its development. Finally, I can assist in development of creative writing assignments. I will not totally proofread and correct a paper, but I will point out areas of concern and ways a writer can discover weaknesses and how to correct them.

Ted Nesbitt

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 6.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.5
  • Total Questions 5470
 I am the bibliographic instruction and reference librarian at a public college. Some members of the English department recommend me to their students. I offer assistance in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph development. My master`s thesis concerns William Faulkner`s tragic novels. I formerly taught advanced placement English at two schools in the Philadelphia area.

Mitchell W.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 39.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 76.1
  • Total Questions 614
 I can answer questions involving grammar and editing and also formatting. I can help others with ideas for writing and am experienced in proofreading and checking content. My main strength would be checking over rough drafts and helping develop them into final drafts. I also work at 2 local newspapers as a reporter where English and writing skills are required.

Isaac

U.S.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 27.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.8
  • Total Questions 383
 I can answer ALL general writing and grammar questions! I am very good at written communication. From knowing what's appropriate (more complex or more simple, tone, audience, grammar, spelling, correct word usage) to knowing the detailed formation of words, sentences etc...

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2012-02-11 the:

Did he eat the food on his own plate, or did he eat the food on someone else's plate?    ~~    If he ate the food on *his own plate*, the sentence is:  He ate *his* food at 4:00.    If he ate food on *someone

2012-02-09 Grammar - Echo tags:

George,    Didn't they implies that you know they did but are looking for reassurance. Did they indicates that you don't know but are trying to find out. I'm not positive, but I think didn't they falls

2012-02-09 meaning of "oversight":

Dear Glen:    Is there any real difference in meaning between the expressions "oversight" and "careless oversight"? In other words, do the following sentences have the same meaning?  1. My mistake was

2012-02-08 asking questiuons:

Dear Rich:    I am answering your question and, at the same time, praying that we don't get hung up with your subject matter.    "Indicative" is recognized in the English language, but "declarative" is

2012-02-08 secret, mystery:

Hello Hame,    Again, very little difference is made between the two sentences using "at" and "in".  We use these two prepositions interchangeably.    The difference between "secret" and "mystery" is shown

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