Comments on: Continual vs. Continuous http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/definitions/continual-v-continuous/ The #1 Grammar & Punctuation Resource on the Internet! Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:14:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jane http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/definitions/continual-v-continuous/#comment-156 Jane Wed, 02 May 2007 16:23:02 +0000 http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/?p=23#comment-156 Jo, thanks for being a great sleuth regarding Web site v. web site v. website, etc. I also love using the Gregg Reference Manual even though it does not hold the same authority as The Chicago Manual of Style. Jo, thanks for being a great sleuth regarding Web site v. web site v. website, etc. I also love using the Gregg Reference Manual even though it does not hold the same authority as The Chicago Manual of Style.

]]> By: Jo Warfield http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/definitions/continual-v-continuous/#comment-155 Jo Warfield Wed, 02 May 2007 15:26:14 +0000 http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/?p=23#comment-155 Gregg Reference Manual 10th Edition (847f + note) "Note: The term Web site is still most commonly written as two words with a capital W. However, along with a few other Web compounds, it has started to appear as a solid word without an initial cap (website). In order to maintain a consistent style, it is better to retain the capital W until a majority of these terms (such as the World Wide Web and the Web) lose their initial cap as well." The manual explains that compound words beginning with Web are usually two words. Examples: Web site, Web page, Web server. Exceptions: Webmaster, Webzine, Weblog The Gregg Reference Manual is my favorite business writing manual. Gregg Reference Manual 10th Edition (847f + note)
“Note: The term Web site is still most commonly written as two words with a capital W. However, along with a few other Web compounds, it has started to appear as a solid word without an initial cap (website). In order to maintain a consistent style, it is better to retain the capital W until a majority of these terms (such as the World Wide Web and the Web) lose their initial cap as well.”

The manual explains that compound words beginning with Web are usually two words. Examples: Web site, Web page, Web server.

Exceptions: Webmaster, Webzine, Weblog

The Gregg Reference Manual is my favorite business writing manual.

]]> By: Jane http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/definitions/continual-v-continuous/#comment-154 Jane Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:57:49 +0000 http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/?p=23#comment-154 Tom, I can't find anything about capitalizing Web, Web site, Weblog, etc. If anyone finds a credible source, please let me know. Tom, I can’t find anything about capitalizing Web, Web site, Weblog, etc. If anyone finds a credible source, please let me know.

]]> By: Tom http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/definitions/continual-v-continuous/#comment-153 Tom Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:10:33 +0000 http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/?p=23#comment-153 Jane: Another question from inquisitive Tom. Isn't Web, Website, Weblog always initial capped? Is this not the modern, standard English usage of "Web words" today? Jane: Another question from inquisitive Tom. Isn’t Web, Website, Weblog always initial capped? Is this not the modern, standard English usage of “Web words” today?

]]> By: Tinkerbell http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/definitions/continual-v-continuous/#comment-152 Tinkerbell Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:20:28 +0000 http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/?p=23#comment-152 Hello I just wanted to let you know that this website helped me understand more then the book i have for college. The teacher just yea.. she rather give us a sheet that would take your 5 minutes to read when all i want is a couple examples and gets to the point... if you know what i mean..Thank you soo mich though! i appreciate it. I hope this college might look into buying your vbooks instead of the ones they have... if only we were to get a better teacher actually/.....lol Hello I just wanted to let you know that this website helped me understand more then the book i have for college. The teacher just yea.. she rather give us a sheet that would take your 5 minutes to read when all i want is a couple examples and gets to the point… if you know what i mean..Thank you soo mich though! i appreciate it. I hope this college might look into buying your vbooks instead of the ones they have… if only we were to get a better teacher actually/…..lol

]]>