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Word of the Month

Workslop

Workslop is defined as AI-generated work content that masquerades as good work, but lacks the substance to meaningfully advance a given task.
      Taken from Harvard Business Review, 9-22-25.

Be diligent. Check your writing carefully to avoid sending workslop.

Tip of the Month

A Lesson in Hyphenating Adverbs

Adverbs are used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, adding detail about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done. 

Examples of hyphenated adverbs to describe a noun:

A much-needed addition
A well-read child
Little-understood rules
A too-easy answer
The best-known strategy
The highest-ranking official
The worst-paid profession

When to hyphenate adverbs
Hyphenate before but not after a noun.

The well-known family is actively engaged in charitable work in Baltimore.
BUT
The wealthy family’s work with charity is why it is well known in Baltimore.
The most skilled workers in the company (most number of workers).
BUT
The most-skilled works in the company (those with the most skills)

As always, when in doubt, check it out! Contact the Editorial Help Desk for help (Donna_M_MarksPleasant@mcpsmd.org).