Terminology Matters: Choosing and Using Your Words Wisely

Does "irregardless" drive you up the wall? Do you fret over how people use (or misuse) apostrophes? If so, this lively session is just what you need. Join us for a presentation by Anne Curzan, a historian of the English language, linguist, and seasoned English professor. Curzan will discuss the shifts happening in spoken and written English—and whether there's any need to worry. Drawing on her experience as a former member of the American Heritage Dictionary Usage Panel, a writing instructor, and a copy editor, Curzan tackles common usage debates like “who vs. whom,” “less vs. fewer,” “based on vs. based off,” and the classic dilemma “between you and I.” You'll walk away with a sharper awareness of how English is evolving and practical tips to become an even more skilled speaker and writer. This educational web presentation is brought to you by The Content Wrangler and sponsored by Heretto, a powerful component content management system (CCMS) platform for deploying help and API documentation in a single portal designed to delight your customers.