RE: What to look for in a technical editor

[Kim Roper <kim -dot- roper -at- pixelink -dot- com>]

Jenny Berger wrote:

> Well, with regards to the assumed literacy of Joe Average 
> American, even 
> the grossest exaggeration seems plausible. Back in the 80's, 
> I remember 
> stories about the inability of high school seniors to find 
> their own state 
> on a map, let alone finding the nation's capitol. One can 
> safely assume 
> it's just gotten worse since then. 

Using your favourite search engine, have a look for "Rick Mercer" and
"Talking to Americans".

Chances are, the Canadian members of the list are chuckling at the thought
of Prime Minister Tim Horton.

Cheers ... Kim
kim.roper at pixelink.com
http://www.pixelink.com/

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