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Joel Bjorling

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I can answer questions relating to grammar or general writing technique.

Experience in the area

I have published five nonfiction books and a number of articles. I currently write a column for a local newspaper. I am especially good at reference materials and where to find information.

Publications

Fate Magazine The Anomalist

Education/Credentials

B.A., Oral Roberts University, Behavioral Science; MA, McCormuick Theological Seminary (Theological Studies)

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Recent Answers from Joel Bjorling

2012-04-23 Proper punctuation:

Here is what THE GRAMMAR BIBLE (Strumpf and Douglas, 2004) says about the semi-colons. Some main clauses "already contain commas. To avoid the confusion we might create by adding more commas between the

2012-04-23 Proper punctuation:

1. You need a comma after "books" and after "help." "It took some time to straighten out our books" is one clause (it has a subject and a verb); however, "but with your help" is a subordinate clause

2012-04-17 Grammar:

The correct question is "Whose lucky day is it, anyway?" In the first sentence, "Who's" is a contraction, meaning "Who is?" "Whose" is right. I don't know what your question is in the first sentence

2012-03-30 essay:

1. I'd say "prevention is better than a cure." When you say, "as we know," is this your opinion or is it a quote? Do we, in truth, know that prevention is better than a cure? You might want to explain

2012-03-25 use of the word "forget":

You can say, "I also forget," but you need to look at the context of the song. You say, "Do you remember the day we first met," then you say, "I also forget." What is it that you are "forgetting"? I

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