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  2. Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not a dictionary - Wikipedia

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    One perennial source of confusion is that a stub encyclopedia article looks very much like a dictionary entry, and stubs are often poorly written; another is that some paper dictionaries, such as "pocket" dictionaries, lead users to the mistaken belief that dictionary entries are short, and that short article and dictionary entry are therefore ...

  3. Muphry's law - Wikipedia

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    Muphry's law is an adage that states: "If you write anything criticizing editing or proofreading, there will be a fault of some kind in what you have written." [1] The name is a deliberate misspelling of "Murphy's law". Names for variations on the principle have also been coined, usually in the context of online communication, including:

  4. Dysgraphia - Wikipedia

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    Dysgraphia; Other names: Disorder of written expression: Three handwritten repetitions of the phrase "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" on lined paper.The writing, by an adult with dysgraphia, exhibits variations in letter formation, inconsistent spacing, and irregular alignment, all key characteristics of the condition.

  5. Wikipedia:Reliable sources - Wikipedia

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    Editorial commentary, analysis and opinion pieces, whether written by the editors of the publication or outside authors (invited op-eds and letters to the editor from notable figures) are reliable primary sources for statements attributed to that editor or author, but are rarely reliable for statements of fact (see also § Statements of opinion ...

  6. Wikipedia:Tagging pages for problems - Wikipedia

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    For example: Many different tags might apply to a messy, poorly written article. Whenever possible, try to find one that most clearly explains what you think is wrong with the article. For example, {} can describe a laundry list of problems, but you might be able to find a more specific tag by perusing Category:Cleanup templates.

  7. Broken English - Wikipedia

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    Broken English is a name for a non-standard, non-traditionally spoken or alternatively-written version of the English language.These forms of English are sometimes considered as a pidgin if they have derived in a context where more than one language is used.

  8. Disorder of written expression - Wikipedia

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    Poor writing skills must interfere significantly with academic progress or daily activities that involves written expression [1] (spelling, grammar, handwriting, punctuation, word usage, etc.). [2] This disorder is also generally concurrent with disorders of reading and/or mathematics, as well as disorders related to behavior.

  9. Wikipedia : Avoiding common mistakes

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    For instance, the second word in the title "French grammar" is in lowercase. That is Wikipedia house style. Over-linking. Wikipedia thrives on internal links, but keep it within reason. See the style guideline and make links that are relevant only to the context (the preceding sentence is an example of excessive linking to other articles).