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Revision as of 21:01, December 14, 2008
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*If it is necessary for clarity to show the era of the year, ''Always'' use BC and AD (as opposed to BCE and CE). See [[Anno Domini]] for a full discussion.
*If it is necessary for clarity to show the era of the year, ''Always'' use BC and AD (as opposed to BCE and CE). See [[Anno Domini]] for a full discussion.
===Spelling===
===Spelling, Grammar, Style ===
*American English spellings are preferred but Commonwealth spellings, for ''de novo'' or otherwise well-maintained articles are welcome, and edit wars over the subject are seriously discouraged. The context of the article should help resolve edit wars; an article about Britain would use Commonwealth spelling, while an article about the United States would use American English.
*American English spellings are preferred but Commonwealth spellings, for ''de novo'' or otherwise well-maintained articles are welcome, and edit wars over the subject are seriously discouraged. The context of the article should help resolve edit wars; an article about Britain would use Commonwealth spelling, while an article about the United States would use American English.
Bad spelling doesn't inspire confidence in your article.
Bad spelling doesn't inspire confidence in your article.
====Helpful Spelling, Grammar, and Writing Style software====
There are a number of software programs that assists writers when it comes to spelling, grammar, and writing style. Two of the more notable software packages are the [http://www.whitesmoke.com/ WhiteSmoke Writing Software] and the [http://www.stylewriter-usa.com/ StyleWriter English usage editor].
===Country Names===
===Country Names===