Meet The Grammar Doctor, Seal of Approval, Web Site Resuscitation

The Grammar Doctor has always been interested in words and language. In her childhood, she was the youngest person in Houston, Texas, ever to be issued a library card in her own name. The criterion was being able to write her name. She was four years old and already reading.

Fast-forward to her adulthood. Beginning her career as a high school English teacher, The Grammar Doctor eventually earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of North Texas, where she was fortunate enough to study under Mary Evelyn Whitten, late editor of the Harbrace College Handbook. During her career in college teaching, she was nicknamed "The Grammar Doctor."

During her years as a college English professor, The Grammar Doctor wrote a weekly column on language for the now-defunct Dallas Times Herald. In 1992, she opted to retire from teaching and launch a consulting business. The Grammar Doctor now writes for a number of publications, conducts stand-up business writing training for corporations, does private coaching for professionals whose native language is not English, and edits almost anything—from menus to scientific reports—for a wide variety of clients, including a number of Fortune 500 companies and a lot of little fish as well. All this work feeds her passion about the English language and sometimes wears her out.

Every month, the good doctor will examine participating Web sites to see whether they are DOA or a work of art. Each month's winner will receive The Grammar Doctor's Seal of Approval, which you can proudly display on your Web site. This award tells the world that your organization cares about quality and has demonstrated a mastery of the English language. There is no cost or other obligation! To apply for the Seal of Approval, click on the seal to e-mail your request to The Grammar Doctor.

If your company's Web site needs an editorial eye (and, believe me, a lot of them do), e-mail The Grammar Doctor by clicking on the symbol to the right. A rejuvenated Web site will polish your image and bring you more business! People like to do business with companies that pay attention to detail and convey their messages succinctly.