Issues with mechanics is the most common problem in editing. One of the easiest ways to improve the look of articles is with proper use of mechanics. * Punctuation: Never forget to add a period and restrain from using commas when they are not needed. * Capitalization: Capitalize proper nouns (names, days of the week, months). * Spelling: All spelling should follow standard American English. If you are writing a new article and are a poor speller, it's recommended that the article be written in Microsoft Word or another program with spell check first. When finished, simply copy and paste into a source editor (do not copy and paste into a visual editor). Finish up by adding additional formatting and links. Writing in source mode provides spell check. Only do so if you have knowledg