Chapter Summary
Numbers may be expressed in figures or in words. Figures are easier to read; however, numbers spelled out in words lend a formal touch to a document. Differences may occur when writing numbers for technical or nontechnical purposes. The emphasis in Chapter 18 is on numbers used in technical material, in business correspondence, and on business forms. Consistency in writing numbers is important.

The rules for writing numbers include exceptions; therefore, an office reference manual is a helpful source of information.

The online resources for Chapter 18 will reinforce and enhance your study of number usage. Begin by choosing one of the chapter links.

Online Links

Internet Fraud

Internet Fraud Complaint Center
http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp

National Fraud Information Center
http://www.fraud.org/

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm

Internet Fraud
http://www.internetfraud.usdoj.gov/

Consumer Protection
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm

Hoax and AntiVirus Sites

Symantec Security Response
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html

Hoaxbusters
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/

McAfee Virus Hoaxes
http://vil.mcafee.com/hoax.asp

ScamBusters
http://www.scambusters.org/

Myth Sites

AFU and Urban Legends Archive
http://www.urbanlegends.com/

Urban Legends Reference Pages
http://www.snopes2.com/

Urban Legends and Folklore
http://urbanlegends.about.com/?once=true&

Bonus Exercise

Objective: Identify number usage.

1. Click on the Internet fraud, hoax, or myth sites above. Find an article that interests you and print it out.
2. Working from the printout, choose two paragraphs and search for numbers. Circle any numbers that you think are written incorrectly. Identify the rule in Chapter 18 that applies.
3. Write a paragraph describing why you think people start frauds, hoaxes, or myths. Punctuate sentences correctly.

eFlashcards
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Crossword Puzzle
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Practice Test
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