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What are “transitions”?

2005-04-21T17:16:53Z

Dburkert: /* Transitions between paragraphs */

In both academic writing and professional writing, the goal is to relay information clearly and effectively, if not to convert the reader to your way of thinking. Transitions help you to suceed in these goals. Transitions establish logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of a paper. Transitions tell the reader what to do with the information that is presented to them. Whether single words, quick phrases or full sentences, transitions function as signs for readers that tell them how to think about, organize, and react to old and new ideas as they read through what is written.

==Organization==

* The clarity and effectiveness of transitions depend on the organization of the paper.
* In the margins of the draft it is good to summarize a word and how it fits into analysis as a whole. This exercise should help to see the order of and connection between your ideas more clearly.(Writing)

==Types of Transitions==

===Transitions between sections===

* Particulary in longer works, it may be necessary to include transitional paragraphs that summarize for the reader the information just covered.(Writing)

===Transitions between paragraphs===
* Takes the topic sentence of the first paragraph and molds it with the topic sentence of the second paragraph. The transition between paragrahs can be a word or two, a phrase, or a sentence.(Writing)

====Example====

...Presenting all sides of an event or topic will help keep the article close to the truth.

The only truth tat exists in a society with government controlled media is that of the government...

===Transitions within paragraphs===
* Transitions withing paragraphs act as cues by helping readers to anticipate what is coming before they read it. Within paragraphs, transitions are usually single words or short phrases.(Writing)

==Transitional Expressions==

* Effectively constructing each transition often depends upon the ability to identify words or phrases that will indicate for the reader the kind of logical realationships you want to convey.(Panguin)
===Examples===
'''Commonly used words within transitional expressions'''

<table width="500"><tr valign="top"><td width="250">
*and
*also
*besides
*for example
*but
*however
</td><td>
*in short
*after
*as
*above
*so
</td></tr></table>

'''Words not only used as transitions, but also used to show'''

<table width="500"><tr valign="top"><td width="250">
*addition
*give examples
*compare
*contrast
</td><td>
*summarize
*passing of time
*place or direction
*logical relationships
</td></tr></table>

==Transitional Paragraphs==

* If blocks of text are long then a transitional paragraph may be needed. A transitional paragraph summarizes the previous information as well as establishes its relevence to the next section of information. A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of a block of text to the next part

*Transitions allow the reader to continue reading at a steady pace and prevent the reader from making unnecesary pauses after every five sentences.

===Example===
*Although the great apes have demonstrated significant language skills, one central question remains: Can they be taught to use that uniquely human language tool we call grammar, to learn the difference, for instance, between "ape bite human" and "human bite ape"? In other words, can an ape create a sentence?(Hacker 35)

== Works Cited ==

* ---. "Link Across Paragrpahs." The Brief Panguin Handbook. New York: Long-Pearson Education, Inc. 2003: p. 50-51.

* Hacker, Diana. "Providing Transitions." A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's 2003: p. 33-35.

* [http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html "Writing Effective Transitions."] The Writing Center. 1998. UNC-CH Writing Center. 21 Oct. 2004.

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What are “transitions”?

2005-04-21T17:12:52Z

Dburkert: /* Examples */

In both academic writing and professional writing, the goal is to relay information clearly and effectively, if not to convert the reader to your way of thinking. Transitions help you to suceed in these goals. Transitions establish logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of a paper. Transitions tell the reader what to do with the information that is presented to them. Whether single words, quick phrases or full sentences, transitions function as signs for readers that tell them how to think about, organize, and react to old and new ideas as they read through what is written.

==Organization==

* The clarity and effectiveness of transitions depend on the organization of the paper.
* In the margins of the draft it is good to summarize a word and how it fits into analysis as a whole. This exercise should help to see the order of and connection between your ideas more clearly.(Writing)

==Types of Transitions==

===Transitions between sections===

* Particulary in longer works, it may be necessary to include transitional paragraphs that summarize for the reader the information just covered.(Writing)

===Transitions between paragraphs===
* Takes the topic sentence of the first paragraph and molds it with the topic sentence of the second paragraph. The transition between paragrahs can be a word or two, a phrase, or a sentence.(Writing)

===Transitions within paragraphs===
* Transitions withing paragraphs act as cues by helping readers to anticipate what is coming before they read it. Within paragraphs, transitions are usually single words or short phrases.(Writing)

==Transitional Expressions==

* Effectively constructing each transition often depends upon the ability to identify words or phrases that will indicate for the reader the kind of logical realationships you want to convey.(Panguin)
===Examples===
'''Commonly used words within transitional expressions'''

<table width="500"><tr valign="top"><td width="250">
*and
*also
*besides
*for example
*but
*however
</td><td>
*in short
*after
*as
*above
*so
</td></tr></table>

'''Words not only used as transitions, but also used to show'''

<table width="500"><tr valign="top"><td width="250">
*addition
*give examples
*compare
*contrast
</td><td>
*summarize
*passing of time
*place or direction
*logical relationships
</td></tr></table>

==Transitional Paragraphs==

* If blocks of text are long then a transitional paragraph may be needed. A transitional paragraph summarizes the previous information as well as establishes its relevence to the next section of information. A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of a block of text to the next part

*Transitions allow the reader to continue reading at a steady pace and prevent the reader from making unnecesary pauses after every five sentences.

===Example===
*Although the great apes have demonstrated significant language skills, one central question remains: Can they be taught to use that uniquely human language tool we call grammar, to learn the difference, for instance, between "ape bite human" and "human bite ape"? In other words, can an ape create a sentence?(Hacker 35)

== Works Cited ==

* ---. "Link Across Paragrpahs." The Brief Panguin Handbook. New York: Long-Pearson Education, Inc. 2003: p. 50-51.

* Hacker, Diana. "Providing Transitions." A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's 2003: p. 33-35.

* [http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html "Writing Effective Transitions."] The Writing Center. 1998. UNC-CH Writing Center. 21 Oct. 2004.

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[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What are “transitions”?

2005-04-21T17:08:11Z

Dburkert: /* Examples */

In both academic writing and professional writing, the goal is to relay information clearly and effectively, if not to convert the reader to your way of thinking. Transitions help you to suceed in these goals. Transitions establish logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of a paper. Transitions tell the reader what to do with the information that is presented to them. Whether single words, quick phrases or full sentences, transitions function as signs for readers that tell them how to think about, organize, and react to old and new ideas as they read through what is written.

==Organization==

* The clarity and effectiveness of transitions depend on the organization of the paper.
* In the margins of the draft it is good to summarize a word and how it fits into analysis as a whole. This exercise should help to see the order of and connection between your ideas more clearly.(Writing)

==Types of Transitions==

===Transitions between sections===

* Particulary in longer works, it may be necessary to include transitional paragraphs that summarize for the reader the information just covered.(Writing)

===Transitions between paragraphs===
* Takes the topic sentence of the first paragraph and molds it with the topic sentence of the second paragraph. The transition between paragrahs can be a word or two, a phrase, or a sentence.(Writing)

===Transitions within paragraphs===
* Transitions withing paragraphs act as cues by helping readers to anticipate what is coming before they read it. Within paragraphs, transitions are usually single words or short phrases.(Writing)

==Transitional Expressions==

* Effectively constructing each transition often depends upon the ability to identify words or phrases that will indicate for the reader the kind of logical realationships you want to convey.(Panguin)
===Examples===
'''Commonly used transitional expressions'''

<table width="500"><tr valign="top"><td width="250">
*and
*also
*besides
*for example
*but
*however
</td><td>
*in short
*after
*as
*above
*so
</td></tr></table>

==Transitional Paragraphs==

* If blocks of text are long then a transitional paragraph may be needed. A transitional paragraph summarizes the previous information as well as establishes its relevence to the next section of information. A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of a block of text to the next part

*Transitions allow the reader to continue reading at a steady pace and prevent the reader from making unnecesary pauses after every five sentences.

===Example===
*Although the great apes have demonstrated significant language skills, one central question remains: Can they be taught to use that uniquely human language tool we call grammar, to learn the difference, for instance, between "ape bite human" and "human bite ape"? In other words, can an ape create a sentence?(Hacker 35)

== Works Cited ==

* ---. "Link Across Paragrpahs." The Brief Panguin Handbook. New York: Long-Pearson Education, Inc. 2003: p. 50-51.

* Hacker, Diana. "Providing Transitions." A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's 2003: p. 33-35.

* [http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html "Writing Effective Transitions."] The Writing Center. 1998. UNC-CH Writing Center. 21 Oct. 2004.

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[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What are “transitions”?

2005-04-21T17:05:53Z

Dburkert: /* Examples */

In both academic writing and professional writing, the goal is to relay information clearly and effectively, if not to convert the reader to your way of thinking. Transitions help you to suceed in these goals. Transitions establish logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of a paper. Transitions tell the reader what to do with the information that is presented to them. Whether single words, quick phrases or full sentences, transitions function as signs for readers that tell them how to think about, organize, and react to old and new ideas as they read through what is written.

==Organization==

* The clarity and effectiveness of transitions depend on the organization of the paper.
* In the margins of the draft it is good to summarize a word and how it fits into analysis as a whole. This exercise should help to see the order of and connection between your ideas more clearly.(Writing)

==Types of Transitions==

===Transitions between sections===

* Particulary in longer works, it may be necessary to include transitional paragraphs that summarize for the reader the information just covered.(Writing)

===Transitions between paragraphs===
* Takes the topic sentence of the first paragraph and molds it with the topic sentence of the second paragraph. The transition between paragrahs can be a word or two, a phrase, or a sentence.(Writing)

===Transitions within paragraphs===
* Transitions withing paragraphs act as cues by helping readers to anticipate what is coming before they read it. Within paragraphs, transitions are usually single words or short phrases.(Writing)

==Transitional Expressions==

* Effectively constructing each transition often depends upon the ability to identify words or phrases that will indicate for the reader the kind of logical realationships you want to convey.(Panguin)
===Examples===
'''Commonly used transitional expressions'''

<table width="500"><tr valign="top"><td width="250">
*and
*also
*besides
*for example
*but
*however
</td><td>
*in short
*after
*as
*above
*so

==Transitional Paragraphs==

* If blocks of text are long then a transitional paragraph may be needed. A transitional paragraph summarizes the previous information as well as establishes its relevence to the next section of information. A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of a block of text to the next part

*Transitions allow the reader to continue reading at a steady pace and prevent the reader from making unnecesary pauses after every five sentences.

===Example===
*Although the great apes have demonstrated significant language skills, one central question remains: Can they be taught to use that uniquely human language tool we call grammar, to learn the difference, for instance, between "ape bite human" and "human bite ape"? In other words, can an ape create a sentence?(Hacker 35)

== Works Cited ==

* ---. "Link Across Paragrpahs." The Brief Panguin Handbook. New York: Long-Pearson Education, Inc. 2003: p. 50-51.

* Hacker, Diana. "Providing Transitions." A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's 2003: p. 33-35.

* [http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html "Writing Effective Transitions."] The Writing Center. 1998. UNC-CH Writing Center. 21 Oct. 2004.

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[[Composition FAQ]]

[[Category:Composition]]

What are “transitions”?

2005-04-21T16:59:51Z

Dburkert:

In both academic writing and professional writing, the goal is to relay information clearly and effectively, if not to convert the reader to your way of thinking. Transitions help you to suceed in these goals. Transitions establish logical connections between sentences, paragraphs, and sections of a paper. Transitions tell the reader what to do with the information that is presented to them. Whether single words, quick phrases or full sentences, transitions function as signs for readers that tell them how to think about, organize, and react to old and new ideas as they read through what is written.

==Organization==

* The clarity and effectiveness of transitions depend on the organization of the paper.
* In the margins of the draft it is good to summarize a word and how it fits into analysis as a whole. This exercise should help to see the order of and connection between your ideas more clearly.(Writing)

==Types of Transitions==

===Transitions between sections===

* Particulary in longer works, it may be necessary to include transitional paragraphs that summarize for the reader the information just covered.(Writing)

===Transitions between paragraphs===
* Takes the topic sentence of the first paragraph and molds it with the topic sentence of the second paragraph. The transition between paragrahs can be a word or two, a phrase, or a sentence.(Writing)

===Transitions within paragraphs===
* Transitions withing paragraphs act as cues by helping readers to anticipate what is coming before they read it. Within paragraphs, transitions are usually single words or short phrases.(Writing)

==Transitional Expressions==

* Effectively constructing each transition often depends upon the ability to identify words or phrases that will indicate for the reader the kind of logical realationships you want to convey.(Panguin)
===Examples===
'''Commonly used transitional expressions'''
*and
*also
*besides
*for example
*but
*however

==Transitional Paragraphs==

* If blocks of text are long then a transitional paragraph may be needed. A transitional paragraph summarizes the previous information as well as establishes its relevence to the next section of information. A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of a block of text to the next part

*Transitions allow the reader to continue reading at a steady pace and prevent the reader from making unnecesary pauses after every five sentences.

===Example===
*Although the great apes have demonstrated significant language skills, one central question remains: Can they be taught to use that uniquely human language tool we call grammar, to learn the difference, for instance, between "ape bite human" and "human bite ape"? In other words, can an ape create a sentence?(Hacker 35)

== Works Cited ==

* ---. "Link Across Paragrpahs." The Brief Panguin Handbook. New York: Long-Pearson Education, Inc. 2003: p. 50-51.

* Hacker, Diana. "Providing Transitions." A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's 2003: p. 33-35.

* [http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html "Writing Effective Transitions."] The Writing Center. 1998. UNC-CH Writing Center. 21 Oct. 2004.

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What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-04-05T17:42:38Z

Dburkert: /* Avoiding Run-on sentences */

== Run-on sentences ==
Run-on sentences, also known as "fused sentences", contain two independent clauses, either of which can stand by itself. When these two independent clauses are connected by a comma, it is known as a '''comma splice'''. When there is no comma, these clauses become harder to recognize. Another point about run-on sentences is that it really doesn't matter about the length of the sentence. A run-on can be a very short sentence, such as, ''Nothing is on television I should turn it off''. Just because a sentence is very long, though, it does not necessarily mean that it is a run-on. On one of the works I have cited below will have a link to a 239 word sentence. This quite long sentence is strucually correct, although it is not something you might want to use too much on papers or on-line entries.

== Avoiding Run-on sentences ==
* A really easy way to join the two independent clauses together is by a '''semicolon'''. When using a semicolon, though, one must remember that the two ideas have to be closely related to one another.
* The second way to join the two independent clauses without having a run-on is to use either coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions.

== Types of Conjunctures==

=== Coordinating Conjunctures ===

When using a coordinating conjunction, remeber this pattern [independent clause/ comma/ coordinating conjuntion/ indpendent clause]. Below is a list of ways to use coordinating conjunctures.

'''Examples'''
*Use ''and'' to indicate the addition of the second independent clause.
*Use ''but'' or ''yet'' to indicate contrast between two independent clauses.
*Use ''or'' to indicate a choice or alternative between two independent clauses.
*Use ''for'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the cause of the first.
*Use ''so'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the result of the first.

=== Subordinating Conjunctures ===

With subordinating conjunctures, there are two patterns you can use. The first [independent clause/subordinating conjuncture/independent clause] and the second is [subordinating conjuncture/independent clause/comma/independent clause]. Here are some ways to use subordinating conjunctures:

'''Examples'''
*Use ''after, before, once, until, when,'' and ''where'' to indicate time relationships.
*Use ''because'' and ''since'' to indicate a reason.
*Use ''if'' to indicate cause and effect.
*Use ''unless'' to indicate a negative cause and effect.
*Use ''although'' and ''(even) though'' to indicate "in spite of".

== Work Cited ==
[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-04-05T17:40:59Z

Dburkert: /* Avoiding Run-on sentences */

== Run-on sentences ==
Run-on sentences, also known as "fused sentences", contain two independent clauses, either of which can stand by itself. When these two independent clauses are connected by a comma, it is known as a '''comma splice'''. When there is no comma, these clauses become harder to recognize. Another point about run-on sentences is that it really doesn't matter about the length of the sentence. A run-on can be a very short sentence, such as, ''Nothing is on television I should turn it off''. Just because a sentence is very long, though, it does not necessarily mean that it is a run-on. On one of the works I have cited below will have a link to a 239 word sentence. This quite long sentence is strucually correct, although it is not something you might want to use too much on papers or on-line entries.

== Avoiding Run-on sentences ==
* A really easy way to join the two independent clauses together is by a '''semicolon'''. When using a semicolon, though, you must remember that the two ideas have to be closely related to one another.
* The second way to join the two independent clauses without having a run-on is to use either coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions.

== Types of Conjunctures==

=== Coordinating Conjunctures ===

When using a coordinating conjunction, remeber this pattern [independent clause/ comma/ coordinating conjuntion/ indpendent clause]. Below is a list of ways to use coordinating conjunctures.

'''Examples'''
*Use ''and'' to indicate the addition of the second independent clause.
*Use ''but'' or ''yet'' to indicate contrast between two independent clauses.
*Use ''or'' to indicate a choice or alternative between two independent clauses.
*Use ''for'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the cause of the first.
*Use ''so'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the result of the first.

=== Subordinating Conjunctures ===

With subordinating conjunctures, there are two patterns you can use. The first [independent clause/subordinating conjuncture/independent clause] and the second is [subordinating conjuncture/independent clause/comma/independent clause]. Here are some ways to use subordinating conjunctures:

'''Examples'''
*Use ''after, before, once, until, when,'' and ''where'' to indicate time relationships.
*Use ''because'' and ''since'' to indicate a reason.
*Use ''if'' to indicate cause and effect.
*Use ''unless'' to indicate a negative cause and effect.
*Use ''although'' and ''(even) though'' to indicate "in spite of".

== Work Cited ==
[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-04-05T17:38:08Z

Dburkert: /* Subordinating Conjunctures */

== Run-on sentences ==
Run-on sentences, also known as "fused sentences", contain two independent clauses, either of which can stand by itself. When these two independent clauses are connected by a comma, it is known as a '''comma splice'''. When there is no comma, these clauses become harder to recognize. Another point about run-on sentences is that it really doesn't matter about the length of the sentence. A run-on can be a very short sentence, such as, ''Nothing is on television I should turn it off''. Just because a sentence is very long, though, it does not necessarily mean that it is a run-on. On one of the works I have cited below will have a link to a 239 word sentence. This quite long sentence is strucually correct, although it is not something you might want to use too much on papers or on-line entries.

== Avoiding Run-on sentences ==
There are, of course, many ways to avoid a run-on sentence. A really easy way to join the two independent clauses together is by a '''semicolon'''. When using a semicolon, though, you must remember that the two ideas have to be closely related to one another. The other way to join the two independent clauses without having a run-on is to use either coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions.

== Types of Conjunctures==

=== Coordinating Conjunctures ===

When using a coordinating conjunction, remeber this pattern [independent clause/ comma/ coordinating conjuntion/ indpendent clause]. Below is a list of ways to use coordinating conjunctures.

'''Examples'''
*Use ''and'' to indicate the addition of the second independent clause.
*Use ''but'' or ''yet'' to indicate contrast between two independent clauses.
*Use ''or'' to indicate a choice or alternative between two independent clauses.
*Use ''for'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the cause of the first.
*Use ''so'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the result of the first.

=== Subordinating Conjunctures ===

With subordinating conjunctures, there are two patterns you can use. The first [independent clause/subordinating conjuncture/independent clause] and the second is [subordinating conjuncture/independent clause/comma/independent clause]. Here are some ways to use subordinating conjunctures:

'''Examples'''
*Use ''after, before, once, until, when,'' and ''where'' to indicate time relationships.
*Use ''because'' and ''since'' to indicate a reason.
*Use ''if'' to indicate cause and effect.
*Use ''unless'' to indicate a negative cause and effect.
*Use ''although'' and ''(even) though'' to indicate "in spite of".

== Work Cited ==
[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-04-05T17:37:08Z

Dburkert: /* Coordinating Conjunctures */

== Run-on sentences ==
Run-on sentences, also known as "fused sentences", contain two independent clauses, either of which can stand by itself. When these two independent clauses are connected by a comma, it is known as a '''comma splice'''. When there is no comma, these clauses become harder to recognize. Another point about run-on sentences is that it really doesn't matter about the length of the sentence. A run-on can be a very short sentence, such as, ''Nothing is on television I should turn it off''. Just because a sentence is very long, though, it does not necessarily mean that it is a run-on. On one of the works I have cited below will have a link to a 239 word sentence. This quite long sentence is strucually correct, although it is not something you might want to use too much on papers or on-line entries.

== Avoiding Run-on sentences ==
There are, of course, many ways to avoid a run-on sentence. A really easy way to join the two independent clauses together is by a '''semicolon'''. When using a semicolon, though, you must remember that the two ideas have to be closely related to one another. The other way to join the two independent clauses without having a run-on is to use either coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions.

== Types of Conjunctures==

=== Coordinating Conjunctures ===

When using a coordinating conjunction, remeber this pattern [independent clause/ comma/ coordinating conjuntion/ indpendent clause]. Below is a list of ways to use coordinating conjunctures.

'''Examples'''
*Use ''and'' to indicate the addition of the second independent clause.
*Use ''but'' or ''yet'' to indicate contrast between two independent clauses.
*Use ''or'' to indicate a choice or alternative between two independent clauses.
*Use ''for'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the cause of the first.
*Use ''so'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the result of the first.

=== Subordinating Conjunctures ===

With subordinating conjunctures, there are two patterns you can use. The first [independent clause/subordinating conjuncture/independent clause] and the second is [subordinating conjuncture/independent clause/comma/independent clause]. Here are some ways to use subordinating conjunctures:
*Use ''after, before, once, until, when,'' and ''where'' to indicate time relationships.
*Use ''because'' and ''since'' to indicate a reason.
*Use ''if'' to indicate cause and effect.
*Use ''unless'' to indicate a negative cause and effect.
*Use ''although'' and ''(even) though'' to indicate "in spite of".

== Work Cited ==
[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-04-05T17:34:38Z

Dburkert: /* Subordinating Conjunctures */

== Run-on sentences ==
Run-on sentences, also known as "fused sentences", contain two independent clauses, either of which can stand by itself. When these two independent clauses are connected by a comma, it is known as a '''comma splice'''. When there is no comma, these clauses become harder to recognize. Another point about run-on sentences is that it really doesn't matter about the length of the sentence. A run-on can be a very short sentence, such as, ''Nothing is on television I should turn it off''. Just because a sentence is very long, though, it does not necessarily mean that it is a run-on. On one of the works I have cited below will have a link to a 239 word sentence. This quite long sentence is strucually correct, although it is not something you might want to use too much on papers or on-line entries.

== Avoiding Run-on sentences ==
There are, of course, many ways to avoid a run-on sentence. A really easy way to join the two independent clauses together is by a '''semicolon'''. When using a semicolon, though, you must remember that the two ideas have to be closely related to one another. The other way to join the two independent clauses without having a run-on is to use either coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions.

== Types of Conjunctures==

=== Coordinating Conjunctures ===

When using a coordinating conjunction, remeber this pattern [independent clause/ comma/ coordinating conjuntion/ indpendent clause]. Below is a list of ways to use coordinating conjunctures.

*Use ''and'' to indicate the addition of the second independent clause.
*Use ''but'' or ''yet'' to indicate contrast between two independent clauses.
*Use ''or'' to indicate a choice or alternative between two independent clauses.
*Use ''for'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the cause of the first.
*Use ''so'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the result of the first.

=== Subordinating Conjunctures ===

With subordinating conjunctures, there are two patterns you can use. The first [independent clause/subordinating conjuncture/independent clause] and the second is [subordinating conjuncture/independent clause/comma/independent clause]. Here are some ways to use subordinating conjunctures:
*Use ''after, before, once, until, when,'' and ''where'' to indicate time relationships.
*Use ''because'' and ''since'' to indicate a reason.
*Use ''if'' to indicate cause and effect.
*Use ''unless'' to indicate a negative cause and effect.
*Use ''although'' and ''(even) though'' to indicate "in spite of".

== Work Cited ==
[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-04-05T17:34:20Z

Dburkert: /* Coordinating Conjunctures */

== Run-on sentences ==
Run-on sentences, also known as "fused sentences", contain two independent clauses, either of which can stand by itself. When these two independent clauses are connected by a comma, it is known as a '''comma splice'''. When there is no comma, these clauses become harder to recognize. Another point about run-on sentences is that it really doesn't matter about the length of the sentence. A run-on can be a very short sentence, such as, ''Nothing is on television I should turn it off''. Just because a sentence is very long, though, it does not necessarily mean that it is a run-on. On one of the works I have cited below will have a link to a 239 word sentence. This quite long sentence is strucually correct, although it is not something you might want to use too much on papers or on-line entries.

== Avoiding Run-on sentences ==
There are, of course, many ways to avoid a run-on sentence. A really easy way to join the two independent clauses together is by a '''semicolon'''. When using a semicolon, though, you must remember that the two ideas have to be closely related to one another. The other way to join the two independent clauses without having a run-on is to use either coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions.

== Types of Conjunctures==

=== Coordinating Conjunctures ===

When using a coordinating conjunction, remeber this pattern [independent clause/ comma/ coordinating conjuntion/ indpendent clause]. Below is a list of ways to use coordinating conjunctures.

*Use ''and'' to indicate the addition of the second independent clause.
*Use ''but'' or ''yet'' to indicate contrast between two independent clauses.
*Use ''or'' to indicate a choice or alternative between two independent clauses.
*Use ''for'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the cause of the first.
*Use ''so'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the result of the first.

== Subordinating Conjunctures ==

With subordinating conjunctures, there are two patterns you can use. The first [independent clause/subordinating conjuncture/independent clause] and the second is [subordinating conjuncture/independent clause/comma/independent clause]. Here are some ways to use subordinating conjunctures:
*Use ''after, before, once, until, when,'' and ''where'' to indicate time relationships.
*Use ''because'' and ''since'' to indicate a reason.
*Use ''if'' to indicate cause and effect.
*Use ''unless'' to indicate a negative cause and effect.
*Use ''although'' and ''(even) though'' to indicate "in spite of".

== Work Cited ==
[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-04-05T17:29:58Z

Dburkert: /* Run-on sentences */

== Run-on sentences ==
Run-on sentences, also known as "fused sentences", contain two independent clauses, either of which can stand by itself. When these two independent clauses are connected by a comma, it is known as a '''comma splice'''. When there is no comma, these clauses become harder to recognize. Another point about run-on sentences is that it really doesn't matter about the length of the sentence. A run-on can be a very short sentence, such as, ''Nothing is on television I should turn it off''. Just because a sentence is very long, though, it does not necessarily mean that it is a run-on. On one of the works I have cited below will have a link to a 239 word sentence. This quite long sentence is strucually correct, although it is not something you might want to use too much on papers or on-line entries.

== Avoiding Run-on sentences ==
There are, of course, many ways to avoid a run-on sentence. A really easy way to join the two independent clauses together is by a '''semicolon'''. When using a semicolon, though, you must remember that the two ideas have to be closely related to one another. The other way to join the two independent clauses without having a run-on is to use either coordinating conjunctions or subordinating conjunctions.

== Coordinating Conjunctures ==

When using a coordinating conjunction, remeber this pattern [independent clause/ comma/ coordinating conjuntion/ indpendent clause]. Below is a list of ways to use coordinating conjunctures.

*Use ''and'' to indicate the addition of the second independent clause.
*Use ''but'' or ''yet'' to indicate contrast between two independent clauses.
*Use ''or'' to indicate a choice or alternative between two independent clauses.
*Use ''for'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the cause of the first.
*Use ''so'' to indicate that the second independent clause is the result of the first.

== Subordinating Conjunctures ==

With subordinating conjunctures, there are two patterns you can use. The first [independent clause/subordinating conjuncture/independent clause] and the second is [subordinating conjuncture/independent clause/comma/independent clause]. Here are some ways to use subordinating conjunctures:
*Use ''after, before, once, until, when,'' and ''where'' to indicate time relationships.
*Use ''because'' and ''since'' to indicate a reason.
*Use ''if'' to indicate cause and effect.
*Use ''unless'' to indicate a negative cause and effect.
*Use ''although'' and ''(even) though'' to indicate "in spite of".

== Work Cited ==
[http://www.tillyer.net/GLOW/fsi167.htm Grammar Lessons On the Web]
[http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/runon.htm The Grammar Outlaw]
[http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm Run-on Sentences]
[http://www.stevens.edu/wit/grammar/run-on_sentences.shtml Writing Instruction Tutorial]

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-29T14:04:12Z

Dburkert: /* Transitions within paragraphs */

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-29T14:03:52Z

Dburkert: /* Transitions between paragraphs */

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-29T14:03:27Z

Dburkert: /* Transitions between sections */

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-29T14:03:04Z

Dburkert: /* Transitional Expressions */

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-29T14:02:09Z

Dburkert: /* Examples */

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-29T14:00:48Z

Dburkert: /* Organization */

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-24T18:31:47Z

Dburkert:

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-24T18:28:47Z

Dburkert:

Talk:How do I know when I need to use a comma?

2005-03-24T18:16:36Z

Dburkert:

There were a few spelling errors,specifically hamster and together. Another thing is the paragraph before the eight rules could be narrowed slightly. I thought this was a good entry.
-Amberly Keough

I liked how you use the example to explain how to use the commas correctly. Check over your first paragraph you may want to re-word some of the sentences. Very helpful Lit wiki.
-Whitney Behel

This article was well written and informative. There seemed to be very few spelling and grammar errors. This entry could have used some more works to cite.
-Terence Heenan

This was a good entry. It was full of information. I think you could condense this entry to make it more scannable. Anthony Jones

This paper was very well written. It was clearly understandable, yet it could have used maybe some bold print in some areas to draw the readers attention.
-Robert Bartosh

Instead of listing 1, 2,3 just make a table of contents with a small bolded heading. If you bullet the information under those headings it will become eye friendly and catch peoples attention. Great information, but it needs to look like a web page. You could add additional links to outer web sites with similar information. - Dave Burkert

Talk:What is the “passive voice”?

2005-03-24T18:13:43Z

Dburkert:

You may want to explain what passive voice is a little clearer. I like how you stated when passive voice should be used. That topic was very helpful. You might want to open up the first paragraph in a way simialar to how you exlpained possessive tense.
- Whitney Behel

Do something to grab the readers attention. Nothing on this paper grabed my attention while scrolling it.
-Robert Bartosh

The entry is kind of wordy. It needs to get to the point quicker.
But over all the rest of the entry is clear and easy to use.
D Davis

This entry is full of information. However it does not keep my attention. Anthony Jones

This article needs a bit more structure to it. It just seemed too sparadic. Just bring it a bit more together.
-Terence Heenan

+ This entry is full of information. However it does not keep my attention. Anthony Jones

This entry is very well organized. Add a table of contents. If you bold the word examples it will grab the eye. Could add outer links to the entry.-Dave Burkert

Talk:What is “wordiness”?

2005-03-24T18:10:24Z

Dburkert:

The word states (you spelled it "state's") is spelled incorrectly.Clarify, or try to simplify facts.
-Amberly Keough

Define the first list for word choice and wordiness. The point was stated clearly through the paper.
-Robert Bartosh

If you stated what wordiness and redundency are, the topic would be a lot easier to understand. Your examples were helpful. You may want to space some of the different subjects out so certain topics will stand out.
-Whitney Behel

This entry is put together well. The grammer is good. The entry is staight to the point. D Davis

check wiki to revise page. ok
daniel Epps

The entry could use a table of contents. You gave all the right info that you needed. If you use headings to break up your sections it will be more friendly to the scrolling eye.- Dave Burkert

Talk:What is the correct way to use punctuation with quotation marks?

2005-03-24T18:07:21Z

Dburkert:

I like the style you had with the entry. Many bolded area's and bullets to grab the attention. You may want to add links to other web pages that are similar to what you wrote about. - Dave Burkert

Talk:What is “redundancy”?

2005-03-24T18:03:33Z

Dburkert:

I like the way yours was broken into certain sections. You were clear and it caught my attention. You could maybe do a few more examples.-Amberly Keough

The entry was well cited and has a lot of great information. You could add links to other pages. Add a table of contents to the entry so that a person could go directly to a part about redundancy they want to read about. You have good examples and with some quick fixes it will be a good entry. - Dave Burkert

Talk:What is the difference between possessives and plurals?

2005-03-24T17:58:39Z

Dburkert:

This was a well written article. I feel that all of the headings and following material for each one was a great style for it. Good job on citing the works, too.
-Terence Heenan

Very well written. The wiki site flows logically and has information bulleted and bold so it grabs the attention of the reader. Has works cited at bottom and done correctly. You could add similar web sites as links at the bottom. - Dave Burkert

Talk:What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-03-24T17:55:23Z

Dburkert:

A lot of great information. You need to break up the long paragraphs and add a table of contents. The information just needs to broke up in to sections. Bold and add bullets to information. You could add links to the page and put a works cited area for where you got the information. - Dave Burkert

Talk:What is “tone”?

2005-03-24T17:46:11Z

Dburkert:

Try to make the sections a little more brief and to the point. Paragraphs of information do not catch the eye and make you want to read it, but try to bullet or bold information. These make the eye stop and read what is going on. You have great information within the wiki, but you just need to make it more appealing to eye. Think of it as you were scrolling the page quickly. What would catch your eye? Overall just need little revision.

Dave Burkert

What are “transitions”?

2005-03-03T16:36:24Z

Dburkert: