“in” or “on”, which is the right preposition?
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Which one is gramatically correct:
'Center for Research on/in Geopolitics of Europe'.
My natural instinct says to use 'on'. Tell me if I'm wrong; and if so, why.
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Which one is gramatically correct:
'Center for Research on/in Geopolitics of Europe'.
My natural instinct says to use 'on'. Tell me if I'm wrong; and if so, why.
prepositions
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If you consider into instead, your instinct to use on may no longer be so strong.
– Jason Bassford
Oct 8 at 20:51
It makes no sense either way. Just another scheme to collect grant money.
– Ricky
Oct 8 at 23:36
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@Ricky No grant proposition without the right preposition.
– Kris
Oct 9 at 11:51
@Kris: Bingo! ...
– Ricky
Oct 9 at 17:22
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Which one is gramatically correct:
'Center for Research on/in Geopolitics of Europe'.
My natural instinct says to use 'on'. Tell me if I'm wrong; and if so, why.
prepositions
edited Oct 9 at 12:10
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asked Oct 8 at 18:24
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Which one is gramatically correct:
'Center for Research on/in Geopolitics of Europe'.
My natural instinct says to use 'on'. Tell me if I'm wrong; and if so, why.
prepositions
prepositions
edited Oct 9 at 12:10
Kris
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asked Oct 8 at 18:24
porky
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edited Oct 9 at 12:10
Kris
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asked Oct 8 at 18:24
porky
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edited Oct 9 at 12:10
Kris
32.3k541116
edited Oct 9 at 12:10
Kris
32.3k541116
edited Oct 9 at 12:10
Kris
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32.3k541116
asked Oct 8 at 18:24
porky
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asked Oct 8 at 18:24
porky
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If you consider into instead, your instinct to use on may no longer be so strong.
– Jason Bassford
Oct 8 at 20:51
It makes no sense either way. Just another scheme to collect grant money.
– Ricky
Oct 8 at 23:36
1
@Ricky No grant proposition without the right preposition.
– Kris
Oct 9 at 11:51
@Kris: Bingo! ...
– Ricky
Oct 9 at 17:22
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If you consider into instead, your instinct to use on may no longer be so strong.
– Jason Bassford
Oct 8 at 20:51
It makes no sense either way. Just another scheme to collect grant money.
– Ricky
Oct 8 at 23:36
1
@Ricky No grant proposition without the right preposition.
– Kris
Oct 9 at 11:51
@Kris: Bingo! ...
– Ricky
Oct 9 at 17:22
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If you consider into instead, your instinct to use on may no longer be so strong.
– Jason Bassford
Oct 8 at 20:51
If you consider into instead, your instinct to use on may no longer be so strong.
– Jason Bassford
Oct 8 at 20:51
It makes no sense either way. Just another scheme to collect grant money.
– Ricky
Oct 8 at 23:36
It makes no sense either way. Just another scheme to collect grant money.
– Ricky
Oct 8 at 23:36
1
1
@Ricky No grant proposition without the right preposition.
– Kris
Oct 9 at 11:51
@Ricky No grant proposition without the right preposition.
– Kris
Oct 9 at 11:51
@Kris: Bingo! ...
– Ricky
Oct 9 at 17:22
@Kris: Bingo! ...
– Ricky
Oct 9 at 17:22
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How about
The Center for European Geopolitical Research
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
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Robert, this hasn't answered the question. The OP wasn't asking for an alternative, they were asking about whether in or on is correct.
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:38
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You perform research on something, not in something.
For example, "He was performing research on penguins in Antarctica.".
"He was performing research in penguins..." would have very different connotations.
Your instinct to use "on" is correct. "In" is only applicable with the addition of something like "in the field" or "in the area" - both of which connotate a location. Without those modifiers, the correct grammar is what the research is focused "on".
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
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Welcome to our site. Your answer is heading in the right direction, but without any supporting evidence, it's simply an opinion. Note that this site is a bit different from other Q&A sites: an answer is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct - preferably by quoting a reference hyperlinked to the source. You can add this detail by using the edit link; for further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:42
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"Center for Research in Geopolitics of Europe"
"Geopolitics of Europe" is a subject of study. The center undertakes research in the field/subject area/specialization of "Geopolitics of Europe."
HTH.
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3 Answers
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How about
The Center for European Geopolitical Research
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
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Robert, this hasn't answered the question. The OP wasn't asking for an alternative, they were asking about whether in or on is correct.
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:38
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How about
The Center for European Geopolitical Research
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
20913
Robert, this hasn't answered the question. The OP wasn't asking for an alternative, they were asking about whether in or on is correct.
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:38
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up vote
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How about
The Center for European Geopolitical Research
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
20913
How about
The Center for European Geopolitical Research
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
20913
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
20913
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
20913
answered Oct 9 at 1:07
Robert
20913
20913
Robert, this hasn't answered the question. The OP wasn't asking for an alternative, they were asking about whether in or on is correct.
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:38
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Robert, this hasn't answered the question. The OP wasn't asking for an alternative, they were asking about whether in or on is correct.
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:38
Robert, this hasn't answered the question. The OP wasn't asking for an alternative, they were asking about whether in or on is correct.
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:38
Robert, this hasn't answered the question. The OP wasn't asking for an alternative, they were asking about whether in or on is correct.
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:38
add a comment |
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You perform research on something, not in something.
For example, "He was performing research on penguins in Antarctica.".
"He was performing research in penguins..." would have very different connotations.
Your instinct to use "on" is correct. "In" is only applicable with the addition of something like "in the field" or "in the area" - both of which connotate a location. Without those modifiers, the correct grammar is what the research is focused "on".
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
11
Welcome to our site. Your answer is heading in the right direction, but without any supporting evidence, it's simply an opinion. Note that this site is a bit different from other Q&A sites: an answer is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct - preferably by quoting a reference hyperlinked to the source. You can add this detail by using the edit link; for further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:42
add a comment |
up vote
0
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You perform research on something, not in something.
For example, "He was performing research on penguins in Antarctica.".
"He was performing research in penguins..." would have very different connotations.
Your instinct to use "on" is correct. "In" is only applicable with the addition of something like "in the field" or "in the area" - both of which connotate a location. Without those modifiers, the correct grammar is what the research is focused "on".
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
11
Welcome to our site. Your answer is heading in the right direction, but without any supporting evidence, it's simply an opinion. Note that this site is a bit different from other Q&A sites: an answer is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct - preferably by quoting a reference hyperlinked to the source. You can add this detail by using the edit link; for further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:42
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
You perform research on something, not in something.
For example, "He was performing research on penguins in Antarctica.".
"He was performing research in penguins..." would have very different connotations.
Your instinct to use "on" is correct. "In" is only applicable with the addition of something like "in the field" or "in the area" - both of which connotate a location. Without those modifiers, the correct grammar is what the research is focused "on".
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
11
You perform research on something, not in something.
For example, "He was performing research on penguins in Antarctica.".
"He was performing research in penguins..." would have very different connotations.
Your instinct to use "on" is correct. "In" is only applicable with the addition of something like "in the field" or "in the area" - both of which connotate a location. Without those modifiers, the correct grammar is what the research is focused "on".
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
11
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
11
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
11
answered Oct 11 at 7:17
Brett Myers
11
11
Welcome to our site. Your answer is heading in the right direction, but without any supporting evidence, it's simply an opinion. Note that this site is a bit different from other Q&A sites: an answer is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct - preferably by quoting a reference hyperlinked to the source. You can add this detail by using the edit link; for further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:42
add a comment |
Welcome to our site. Your answer is heading in the right direction, but without any supporting evidence, it's simply an opinion. Note that this site is a bit different from other Q&A sites: an answer is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct - preferably by quoting a reference hyperlinked to the source. You can add this detail by using the edit link; for further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:42
Welcome to our site. Your answer is heading in the right direction, but without any supporting evidence, it's simply an opinion. Note that this site is a bit different from other Q&A sites: an answer is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct - preferably by quoting a reference hyperlinked to the source. You can add this detail by using the edit link; for further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:42
Welcome to our site. Your answer is heading in the right direction, but without any supporting evidence, it's simply an opinion. Note that this site is a bit different from other Q&A sites: an answer is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct - preferably by quoting a reference hyperlinked to the source. You can add this detail by using the edit link; for further guidance, see How to Answer. :-)
– Chappo
Oct 11 at 9:42
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"Center for Research in Geopolitics of Europe"
"Geopolitics of Europe" is a subject of study. The center undertakes research in the field/subject area/specialization of "Geopolitics of Europe."
HTH.
answered Oct 9 at 11:51
Kris
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"Center for Research in Geopolitics of Europe"
"Geopolitics of Europe" is a subject of study. The center undertakes research in the field/subject area/specialization of "Geopolitics of Europe."
HTH.
answered Oct 9 at 11:51
Kris
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"Center for Research in Geopolitics of Europe"
"Geopolitics of Europe" is a subject of study. The center undertakes research in the field/subject area/specialization of "Geopolitics of Europe."
HTH.
answered Oct 9 at 11:51
Kris
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"Center for Research in Geopolitics of Europe"
"Geopolitics of Europe" is a subject of study. The center undertakes research in the field/subject area/specialization of "Geopolitics of Europe."
HTH.
answered Oct 9 at 11:51
Kris
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answered Oct 9 at 11:51
Kris
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answered Oct 9 at 11:51
Kris
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answered Oct 9 at 11:51
Kris
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If you consider into instead, your instinct to use on may no longer be so strong.
– Jason Bassford
Oct 8 at 20:51
It makes no sense either way. Just another scheme to collect grant money.
– Ricky
Oct 8 at 23:36
1
@Ricky No grant proposition without the right preposition.
– Kris
Oct 9 at 11:51
@Kris: Bingo! ...
– Ricky
Oct 9 at 17:22