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Thursday, May 26, 2005

SHORTELL SPELLING WATCH


Professor Timothy Shortell's spelling is improving. He has so far corrected "turpitude" on his university webpage. This leaves the word "mandatory" on his instructions to the students in his most recent course:


"Wednesday is a review session. Attendance is not manditory. There will be no participation points or quiz. You should attend only if you are prepared to participate in the review. Bring your text, online materials and notes."



MandAtory, not mandItory.


Once we've cleared up spelling problems, we'll move on to writing style. Stay posted!