@GGS wrote:
I was wondering about the often seen references to proper grammar and spelling too. Is this more in regards to avoid getting reports with the type of abbreviations, use of slang words, and general poor writing skills of the "younger texting generation" tends to produce, or is this actually being a stickler for 100% correct grammar and punctuation as being taught in higher education?
Other shoppers with more experience can probably help you with specifics more than I can, but my impression is that it depends somewhat on the particular MSC. Some want 100% correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but don't necessarily expect it. Their editors will fix minor errors, but I suspect that if there are more issues the report gets bounced back to the shopper or rejected outright. I think some MSCs do expect perfect writing and perhaps some don't care as much.
Either way, any report should be written in a formal manner and with correct grammar, as taught in any educational setting. There's no difference between the grammar taught in grades one through twelve and that taught in college. (Except for phonetic spelling, but I don't know at what grade level the transition is made to proper spelling.) There are some style minor differences, such as which numbers to spell out and where to start using numerals, whether or not to use the Oxford comma, how to designate time of the day, etc. I don't think most MSC's make distinctions with those differences unless they specifically say to use a certain style or style guide.
HTH! (Speaking of "text speak"; LOL.)
I learn something new every day, but not everyday!
I've learned to never trust spell-check or my phone's auto-fill feature.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/2015 01:36PM by BirdyC.