Mechanics 10

1. 26 percent -- not 26%. 2. There were more than 100 people at the rally -- not, There were over 100 people at the rally. 3. "This is the best," said David Bulla, a doctoral student at UF. 4. "This is the best," Bulla said. 5. Judgment -- not judgement. 6. Don't use exclamation marks! 7. NEVER USE ALLCAPS, except for acronyms (SEC). 8. Don't quote friends or relatives. 9. Never use here or local. 10. FATE = Fair, Accurate, Thorough and Ethical.