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Just to re-affirm a few style/grammar conventions:

that/which

Climate change, which Oscar-winning Leonardio DiCaprio mentioned in his acceptance speech, continues to be denied by most of the 2016 GOP primary candidates.

Polar bears continue to face the food system collapse in the Arctic that is caused by climate-change induced ice pack melt.

 Last name conventions in science/tech:

Allen Davis, PhD, ......       Davis notes that......

Dr. Allen Davis.......           Davis notes that

Marybeth Shea                  Shea finds that

Here is good grammar/convention advice for life sciences style at this professional writing blog.

Engineers, physicists, mathematicians, computer science professionals tend to use the IEEE guide (short version), all based on the Chicago Manual of Style.

Also, here is a stasis theory application exhibit.  Also, see how stasis theory can help you answer exam questions.

Back to that/which, listen to or read what Grammar Girl says. Consider how listening to this discussion can help you remember the distinction and try this subtle style trick.

Posted on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 08:28AM by Registered CommenterMarybeth Shea | CommentsPost a Comment

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