Every Day Edit

The paragraphs below talk about a special date in history. Can you find and mark 10 errors in the paragraphs? Look for errors of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and AP STYLE! (HINT: USE THE STYLE GUIDE!)

Eastern Earthquake

When you think of earth quakes in the United States, do you usually think of the western states. That don't mean earthquakes do not happen in the eastern states. On August 31 1886, the first major eastern earthquake was recorded it happened near Charleston, South Carolina. The charleston earthquake was not the first eastern earthquake, but it was the worse. Other earthquakes be recorded in the eastern United States as far back as 1638.

President Nixon Resigns

Richard Nixon became president of the United States on January 29, 1969. In 1972, a break-in was discover at the head quarters of the Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C. Soon investigators lerned that members of President Nixon's re-election committee was involve in the brake-in, That information led to Nixon's resignation on August 9 1974. He were the first--and only--U.S. president too resign in office.

FOR NEWSPAPER STUDENTS ONLY!!!

Here's two links you may find helpful for the cover letter and resume.

Remember, you want it to pop, so that it catches the eye of your employer, especially the cover letter.

Take this seriously folks.

It's good practice in this classroom, it's even BETTER practice in the real world. This is to lead people for next semester, and I want you to start off on the right foot.

http://www.askamanager.org/2014/02/heres-a-real-life-example-of-a-great-cover-letter-with-before-and-after-versions.html

http://www.askamanager.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/resume-cover-letter.pdf