We know that most scientists can't write to save their lives. The root of the problem is deep-seated.
But when you get missives from the University (or its agents) saying things like
Date sensitive computer applications such as calendars will be impacted during the period between the new and original transition dates. Therefore, all systems need to be adjusted to reduce the impact of the 2008 transitions and eliminate issues in future years.
you might be forgiven for throwing up your hands and in the towel.
Here's a clue. Colons get impacted, as do wisdom teeth.
Read on, for the full horror, but be warned: Your inner editor will die.
Comments
BK: While I agree with you, I think you'll make yourself ill if you keep railing against the product(s) of today's schooling. Some years ago I accepted that I was fighting a losing battle when I realised that my PhD students who didn't have English as their mother tongue often wrote better than their native English counterparts. And this from someone who once (semi-jokingly) threatened violence to anyone putting Grocer’s Apostrophes in drafts of their manuscripts! Sorry to say but my Inner Editor croaked some time ago.
Posted by: Mad Dog | March 27, 2008 03:19 PM