(r2) Barrick Lab :: SubtleGrammar

---+ Subtle Grammatical Usage Notes

aka Common edits when writing scientific papers.

   * *Alternate / Alternative* <br> *Alternate* means "every other one" in a series. *Alternative* means "another option". (REL)
   * *By contrast / In contrast* <br> Use *By contrast* when the next word is a noun. Use *In contrast* when followed by a preposition such as "with" or "to". (REL)