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Thursday Jun 16, 2005

Reference Desk 6.16.05

hargerhelper.jpgWhat's the word for when you had a word on the tip of your tongue but it's gone and you can't remember it and it's driving you insane? Try the Reverse Dictionary.

Did you agree to do some freelance text editing to pick up a few extra bucks but your dirty secret is that you haven't done much text editing? You might want to check out Seven habits of effective text editing.

Also, if you like to spend your summers studying, the American Copy Editing Society has assembled a collection of 49 online quizzes about everything from AP Style and usage to Iraq and the Middle East (via the Journalist's Toolbox.)

You know you have no idea how many teaspoons are in a cup. Try online conversion.

Having a hard time organizing all the tasty details and interesting facts you've collected for your story? Here are 10 tips on organizing a piece.


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