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

2005-04-21T16:58:49Z

Ddavi433:

== Important information about commas ==

*Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers.
*Commas are used to signal and pause.
*Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely.
*The comma was invented to help readers understand run ons and smushed together sentence parts.

'''''Follow these rules and you will begin to use commas correctly.'''''

== Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses. ==

''':''' Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

== Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives. ==

''':''' I’m taking math, science, and reading.
''':''' Use the large, red pen.

== Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma: ==

''':''' She is a sweet little old lady.

== Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence. ==

''':''' Yes, I have visited New York City.
''':''' Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
''':''' For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

== Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address). ==

''':''' Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
''':''' Kim, would you hand me that piano?
''':''' Would you get me a Coke, darling?

== Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. ==

''':''' I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

== Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence. ==

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

== Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers. ==

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

== Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs. ==

''':''' Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.

== Use commas with coordinate adjectives. ==

''':''' After the NASDAQ bubble burst in 2000 and 2001, the Internent technology companies that remain are no longer the fresh-faced, giddy kids of Wall Street.

== Extra Practice ==
[[http://dailygrammar.com/346to350.shtml Daily Grammer 1]]
[[http://dailygrammar.com/341to345.shtml Daily Grammer 2]]
== Works Cited ==
Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003.

Hult, Christine A., Thomas N. Huckin. ''THe New Century Hand Book.'' New York: Pearson Eeucation, Inc, 2005.

Faigley, Lester. "The Brief Penguin Handbook." New York: Pearson Education, Inc, 2003

----

[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]

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

2005-04-21T16:57:50Z

Ddavi433:

== Important information about commas ==

*Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers.
*Commas are used to signal and pause.
*Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely.
*The comma was invented to help readers understand run ons and smushed together sentence parts.

'''''Follow the rules and you will begin to use commas correctly.'''''

== Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses. ==

''':''' Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

== Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives. ==

''':''' I’m taking math, science, and reading.
''':''' Use the large, red pen.

== Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma: ==

''':''' She is a sweet little old lady.

== Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence. ==

''':''' Yes, I have visited New York City.
''':''' Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
''':''' For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

== Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address). ==

''':''' Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
''':''' Kim, would you hand me that piano?
''':''' Would you get me a Coke, darling?

== Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence. ==

''':''' I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

== Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence. ==

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

== Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers. ==

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

== Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs. ==

''':''' Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.

== Use commas with coordinate adjectives. ==

''':''' After the NASDAQ bubble burst in 2000 and 2001, the Internent technology companies that remain are no longer the fresh-faced, giddy kids of Wall Street.

== Extra Practice ==
[[http://dailygrammar.com/346to350.shtml Daily Grammer 1]]
[[http://dailygrammar.com/341to345.shtml Daily Grammer 2]]
== Works Cited ==
Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003.

Hult, Christine A., Thomas N. Huckin. ''THe New Century Hand Book.'' New York: Pearson Eeucation, Inc, 2005.

Faigley, Lester. "The Brief Penguin Handbook." New York: Pearson Education, Inc, 2003

----

[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]

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

2005-04-05T17:40:36Z

Ddavi433: /* In dialogue, begin a new parapraph to mark a change in speaker. */

== Use quotation marks to enclose direct quotation ==
*"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson.
*'''Remember:''' Do not use quotation marks around indirect quotations. An indirect quotation reports someone's ideas without using that person's exact words.

== In dialogue, begin a new parapraph to mark a change in speaker. ==
*"Mom, his name is Willie, not William. A thousand times I've told you, it's Willie." "Willie is a derivative of William, Lester. Surely his birth certificate doesn't have Willie on it, and I like calling people by their proper names." "Yes, it does, ma'ma. My mother named me Willie K Mason." -Gloria Naylor
*'''Remember''' If a single speaker utters more than one paragraph, introduce each paragraph with quotation marks, but do not use closing quotation marks until the end of the speech

For more examples.http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu/

== Set off long quotation of poetry by indenting==

== Use single quotation marks to enclose a quotation with a quotation==
*According to Paul Eliott, Eskimo hunters "chant an anciet magic sone to the seal they are after: 'Beast fo the sea! Come and place yourself before me in the earyl morning.

== Use quotation marks around the titles of short works: newspaper and magazine articles, poems, stories, songs, episodes of televison, etc...==
*Kathernie Mansfield's "The Garden Party" provoked a lively discusion in our short-story class last night.
*'''Remember:''' Titles of books, plays, Web sites, and films and names of magazines and newspaper are put in italics or underlined

== Quotation marks can be used to set off words used a words.==
*The words "accept" and "except" are frequently confused.

== If the quotation is interrupted and then continues in your sentence, do not capitalize the second part of the quotation.==
*"He likes to talk about football," she said, "especially when the Super Bowl is coming up."

== Periods and commas ==
*Always place peroids and commas inside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' "This is a stick up," said the well-dressed young couple. "We want all your money."
*'''Remember''' This rule applies to single quotation marks as well as double quotation marks.
*'''Exception''' In the Modern Language Association's style of parenthetical in text citations, the period follows the citation in parentheses.

== Colons and semicolons ==
*Put colons and semicolons outside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' Harold wrote, "I regret that I am unable to attend the fundraiser for AIDS reseach"; his letter, however, contained a substantial contribution.

== Question marks and exclamation points ==
*Put question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks unless they apply to the sentence as a whole
*'''Example:''' Contrary to tradition, bedtime at my house is marked by "Mommy, can I tell you a story now?"
*'''Example:''' Have you heard the old proverb "Do not climb the hill until you reach it"?

== Work cited ==
[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker]
[http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu Owl]

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

2005-04-05T17:40:20Z

Ddavi433: /* Use quotation marks to enclose direct quotation */

== Use quotation marks to enclose direct quotation ==
*"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson.
*'''Remember:''' Do not use quotation marks around indirect quotations. An indirect quotation reports someone's ideas without using that person's exact words.

== In dialogue, begin a new parapraph to mark a change in speaker. ==
*"Mom, his name is Willie, not William. A thousand times I've told you, it's Willie." "Willie is a derivative of William, Lester. Surely his birth certificate doesn't have Willie on it, and I like calling people by their proper names." "Yes, it does, ma'ma. My mother named me Willie K Mason." -Gloria Naylor
'''Remember''' If a single speaker utters more than one paragraph, introduce each paragraph with quotation marks, but do not use closing quotation marks until the end of the speech

For more examples.http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu/

== Set off long quotation of poetry by indenting==

== Use single quotation marks to enclose a quotation with a quotation==
*According to Paul Eliott, Eskimo hunters "chant an anciet magic sone to the seal they are after: 'Beast fo the sea! Come and place yourself before me in the earyl morning.

== Use quotation marks around the titles of short works: newspaper and magazine articles, poems, stories, songs, episodes of televison, etc...==
*Kathernie Mansfield's "The Garden Party" provoked a lively discusion in our short-story class last night.
*'''Remember:''' Titles of books, plays, Web sites, and films and names of magazines and newspaper are put in italics or underlined

== Quotation marks can be used to set off words used a words.==
*The words "accept" and "except" are frequently confused.

== If the quotation is interrupted and then continues in your sentence, do not capitalize the second part of the quotation.==
*"He likes to talk about football," she said, "especially when the Super Bowl is coming up."

== Periods and commas ==
*Always place peroids and commas inside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' "This is a stick up," said the well-dressed young couple. "We want all your money."
*'''Remember''' This rule applies to single quotation marks as well as double quotation marks.
*'''Exception''' In the Modern Language Association's style of parenthetical in text citations, the period follows the citation in parentheses.

== Colons and semicolons ==
*Put colons and semicolons outside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' Harold wrote, "I regret that I am unable to attend the fundraiser for AIDS reseach"; his letter, however, contained a substantial contribution.

== Question marks and exclamation points ==
*Put question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks unless they apply to the sentence as a whole
*'''Example:''' Contrary to tradition, bedtime at my house is marked by "Mommy, can I tell you a story now?"
*'''Example:''' Have you heard the old proverb "Do not climb the hill until you reach it"?

== Work cited ==
[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker]
[http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu Owl]

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

2005-04-05T17:39:54Z

Ddavi433: /* Periods and commas */

== Use quotation marks to enclose direct quotation ==
*"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson.
'''Remember:''' Do not use quotation marks around indirect quotations. An indirect quotation reports someone's ideas without using that person's exact words.

== In dialogue, begin a new parapraph to mark a change in speaker. ==
*"Mom, his name is Willie, not William. A thousand times I've told you, it's Willie." "Willie is a derivative of William, Lester. Surely his birth certificate doesn't have Willie on it, and I like calling people by their proper names." "Yes, it does, ma'ma. My mother named me Willie K Mason." -Gloria Naylor
'''Remember''' If a single speaker utters more than one paragraph, introduce each paragraph with quotation marks, but do not use closing quotation marks until the end of the speech

For more examples.http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu/

== Set off long quotation of poetry by indenting==

== Use single quotation marks to enclose a quotation with a quotation==
*According to Paul Eliott, Eskimo hunters "chant an anciet magic sone to the seal they are after: 'Beast fo the sea! Come and place yourself before me in the earyl morning.

== Use quotation marks around the titles of short works: newspaper and magazine articles, poems, stories, songs, episodes of televison, etc...==
*Kathernie Mansfield's "The Garden Party" provoked a lively discusion in our short-story class last night.
*'''Remember:''' Titles of books, plays, Web sites, and films and names of magazines and newspaper are put in italics or underlined

== Quotation marks can be used to set off words used a words.==
*The words "accept" and "except" are frequently confused.

== If the quotation is interrupted and then continues in your sentence, do not capitalize the second part of the quotation.==
*"He likes to talk about football," she said, "especially when the Super Bowl is coming up."

== Periods and commas ==
*Always place peroids and commas inside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' "This is a stick up," said the well-dressed young couple. "We want all your money."
*'''Remember''' This rule applies to single quotation marks as well as double quotation marks.
*'''Exception''' In the Modern Language Association's style of parenthetical in text citations, the period follows the citation in parentheses.

== Colons and semicolons ==
*Put colons and semicolons outside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' Harold wrote, "I regret that I am unable to attend the fundraiser for AIDS reseach"; his letter, however, contained a substantial contribution.

== Question marks and exclamation points ==
*Put question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks unless they apply to the sentence as a whole
*'''Example:''' Contrary to tradition, bedtime at my house is marked by "Mommy, can I tell you a story now?"
*'''Example:''' Have you heard the old proverb "Do not climb the hill until you reach it"?

== Work cited ==
[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker]
[http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu Owl]

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

2005-04-05T17:39:34Z

Ddavi433: /* Periods and commas */

== Use quotation marks to enclose direct quotation ==
*"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson.
'''Remember:''' Do not use quotation marks around indirect quotations. An indirect quotation reports someone's ideas without using that person's exact words.

== In dialogue, begin a new parapraph to mark a change in speaker. ==
*"Mom, his name is Willie, not William. A thousand times I've told you, it's Willie." "Willie is a derivative of William, Lester. Surely his birth certificate doesn't have Willie on it, and I like calling people by their proper names." "Yes, it does, ma'ma. My mother named me Willie K Mason." -Gloria Naylor
'''Remember''' If a single speaker utters more than one paragraph, introduce each paragraph with quotation marks, but do not use closing quotation marks until the end of the speech

For more examples.http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu/

== Set off long quotation of poetry by indenting==

== Use single quotation marks to enclose a quotation with a quotation==
*According to Paul Eliott, Eskimo hunters "chant an anciet magic sone to the seal they are after: 'Beast fo the sea! Come and place yourself before me in the earyl morning.

== Use quotation marks around the titles of short works: newspaper and magazine articles, poems, stories, songs, episodes of televison, etc...==
*Kathernie Mansfield's "The Garden Party" provoked a lively discusion in our short-story class last night.
*'''Remember:''' Titles of books, plays, Web sites, and films and names of magazines and newspaper are put in italics or underlined

== Quotation marks can be used to set off words used a words.==
*The words "accept" and "except" are frequently confused.

== If the quotation is interrupted and then continues in your sentence, do not capitalize the second part of the quotation.==
*"He likes to talk about football," she said, "especially when the Super Bowl is coming up."

== Periods and commas ==
*Always place peroids and commas inside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' "This is a stick up," said the well-dressed young couple. "We want all your money."
*'''Remember''' This rule applies to single quotation marks as well as double quotation marks.
'''Exception''' In the Modern Language Association's style of parenthetical in text citations, the period follows the citation in parentheses.

== Colons and semicolons ==
*Put colons and semicolons outside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' Harold wrote, "I regret that I am unable to attend the fundraiser for AIDS reseach"; his letter, however, contained a substantial contribution.

== Question marks and exclamation points ==
*Put question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks unless they apply to the sentence as a whole
*'''Example:''' Contrary to tradition, bedtime at my house is marked by "Mommy, can I tell you a story now?"
*'''Example:''' Have you heard the old proverb "Do not climb the hill until you reach it"?

== Work cited ==
[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker]
[http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu Owl]

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

2005-04-05T17:38:55Z

Ddavi433: /* Use quotation marks around the titles of short works: newspaper and magazine articles, poems, stories, songs, episodes of televison, etc... */

== Use quotation marks to enclose direct quotation ==
*"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson.
'''Remember:''' Do not use quotation marks around indirect quotations. An indirect quotation reports someone's ideas without using that person's exact words.

== In dialogue, begin a new parapraph to mark a change in speaker. ==
*"Mom, his name is Willie, not William. A thousand times I've told you, it's Willie." "Willie is a derivative of William, Lester. Surely his birth certificate doesn't have Willie on it, and I like calling people by their proper names." "Yes, it does, ma'ma. My mother named me Willie K Mason." -Gloria Naylor
'''Remember''' If a single speaker utters more than one paragraph, introduce each paragraph with quotation marks, but do not use closing quotation marks until the end of the speech

For more examples.http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu/

== Set off long quotation of poetry by indenting==

== Use single quotation marks to enclose a quotation with a quotation==
*According to Paul Eliott, Eskimo hunters "chant an anciet magic sone to the seal they are after: 'Beast fo the sea! Come and place yourself before me in the earyl morning.

== Use quotation marks around the titles of short works: newspaper and magazine articles, poems, stories, songs, episodes of televison, etc...==
*Kathernie Mansfield's "The Garden Party" provoked a lively discusion in our short-story class last night.
*'''Remember:''' Titles of books, plays, Web sites, and films and names of magazines and newspaper are put in italics or underlined

== Quotation marks can be used to set off words used a words.==
*The words "accept" and "except" are frequently confused.

== If the quotation is interrupted and then continues in your sentence, do not capitalize the second part of the quotation.==
*"He likes to talk about football," she said, "especially when the Super Bowl is coming up."

== Periods and commas ==
*Always place peroids and commas inside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' "This is a stick up," said the well-dressed young couple. "We want all your money."
'''Remember''' This rule applies to single quotation marks as well as double quotation marks.
'''Exception''' In the Modern Language Association's style of parenthetical in text citations, the period follows the citation in parentheses.

== Colons and semicolons ==
*Put colons and semicolons outside quotation marks.
*'''Example:''' Harold wrote, "I regret that I am unable to attend the fundraiser for AIDS reseach"; his letter, however, contained a substantial contribution.

== Question marks and exclamation points ==
*Put question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks unless they apply to the sentence as a whole
*'''Example:''' Contrary to tradition, bedtime at my house is marked by "Mommy, can I tell you a story now?"
*'''Example:''' Have you heard the old proverb "Do not climb the hill until you reach it"?

== Work cited ==
[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker]
[http://www.owl.english.purdue.edu Owl]

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

2005-03-24T18:37:34Z

Ddavi433:

Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers. Generally, the comma is used to signal and pause. Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely. The comma was invented to help readers understand run ons and smushed together sentence parts. Commas are essentially used to interupt the flow of a sentence. The use of commas in logical places would clear up a lot of the problems that come along with the use or misuse of commas. The most important rule to follow for using a comma is: use a comma only when you are sure you need it. More specifically, if you follow these eight rules, you will use commas correctly.

* Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

''':''' Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

* Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives.

''':''' I’m taking math, science, and reading.
''':''' Use the large, red pen.

Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma:

''':''' She is a sweet little old lady.

* Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence.

''':''' Yes, I have visited New York City.
''':''' Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
''':''' For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

* Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address).

''':''' Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
''':''' Kim, would you hand me that piano?
''':''' Would you get me a Coke, darling?

* Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence.

''':''' I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

* Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence.

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

* Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers.

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

* Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs.

''':''' Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.

* Use commas with coordinate adjectives.

''':''' After the NASDAQ bubble burst in 2000 and 2001, the Internent technology companies that remain are no longer the fresh-faced, giddy kids of Wall Street.

== Works Cited ==
Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003.

Hult, Christine A., Thomas N. Huckin. ''THe New Century Hand Book.'' New York: Pearson Eeucation, Inc, 2005.

Faigley, Lester. "The Brief Penguin Handbook." New York: Pearson Education, Inc, 2003

----

[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]

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

2005-03-24T18:24:19Z

Ddavi433:

Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers. Generally, the comma is used to signal and pause. Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely. The comma was invented to help readers understand run ons and smushed together sentence parts. Commas are essentially used to interupt the flow of a sentence. The use of commas in logical places would clear up a lot of the problems that come along with the use or misuse of commas. The most important rule to follow for using a comma is: use a comma only when you are sure you need it. More specifically, if you follow these eight rules, you will use commas correctly.

* Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

''':''' Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

* Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives.

''':''' I’m taking math, science, and reading.
''':''' Use the large, red pen.

Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma:

''':''' She is a sweet little old lady.

* Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence.

''':''' Yes, I have visited New York City.
''':''' Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
''':''' For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

* Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address).

''':''' Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
''':''' Kim, would you hand me that piano?
''':''' Would you get me a Coke, darling?

* Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence.

''':''' I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

* Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence.

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

* Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers.

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

* Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs.

''':''' Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.

== Works Cited ==
Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003.

Hult, Christine A., Thomas N. Huckin. ''THe New Century Hand Book.'' New York: Pearson Eeucation, Inc, 2005.

----

[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]

Talk:What is the difference between possessives and plurals?

2005-03-24T18:13:15Z

Ddavi433:

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

This was a good entry. I think your first paragraph was a little wordy. Anthony Jones

This paper had decent scanability. It was somewhat difficult to read due to the appearance of some run-on's. Some ideas should have been simplified in language to clearly illustrate authors point. Some more information should have been added to further the topic a bit more. There were not many outside links, but paper was overall O.K.
--[[User:Apitt329|Apitt329]] 13:00, 24 Mar 2005 (EST)

This enrty has some good examples. But it needs to be more to the point
D Davis

Talk:What is “redundancy”?

2005-03-24T18:10:23Z

Ddavi433:

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

THis entry is very to the point. It has alot of good imformation. D Davis

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

2005-03-24T18:08:07Z

Ddavi433:

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

This entry has good examples. IT is easy to understand and find what you are looking for. IT does not have a works cited.
D Davis

Talk:What is a “run-on” sentence?

2005-03-24T18:06:11Z

Ddavi433:

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

The long paragraphs take away from the information. I do not know for sur, but I don't think we were supposed to use "I".-Amberly Keough

This entry has a huge opening paragraph. I don't think people would want to read it to get the imformation. D Davis

Talk:What is “wordiness”?

2005-03-24T18:03:48Z

Ddavi433:

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

Talk:What is the “passive voice”?

2005-03-24T18:01:36Z

Ddavi433:

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

Talk:What is “tone”?

2005-03-24T17:49:50Z

Ddavi433:

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

This entry is full understandable ways of using tone in writting. The entry is also put together clearly. D Davis

Talk:What are “transitions”?

2005-03-24T17:45:06Z

Ddavi433:

Good so far. Be sure you are citing all of your sources and providing a section for external links. Proofread some of your sentences for clarity. --[[User:Glucas|Glucas]] 11:05, 20 Oct 2004 (EDT)

The examples could be a little clearer.
-Amberly Keough

The entry is understandable and easy to read. There are a few errors with the bullets. D Davis

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

2005-03-03T17:33:34Z

Ddavi433:

Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers. Generally, the comma is used to signal and pause. Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely. The comma was invented to help readers understand run ons and smushed together sentence parts. Commas are essentially used to interupt the flow of a sentence. The use of commas in logical places would clear up a lot of the problems that come along with the use or misuse of commas. The most important rule to follow for using a comma is: use a comma only when you are sure you need it. More specifically, if you follow these eight rules, you will use commas correctly.

1. Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

: Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

2. Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives.

: I’m taking math, science, and reading.
: Use the large, red pen.

Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma:

: She is a sweet little old lady.

3. Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence.

: Yes, I have visited New York City.
: Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
: For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

4. Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address).

: Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
: Kim, would you hand me that piano?
: Would you get me a Coke, darling?

5. Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence.

: I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

6. Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence.

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

7. Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers.

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

8. Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs.

: Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.

== Works Cited ==
Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003.

Hult, Christine A., Thomas N. Huckin. ''THe New Century Hand Book.'' New York: Pearson Eeucation, Inc, 2005.

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]

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

2005-03-03T17:32:47Z

Ddavi433:

Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers. Generally, the comma is used to signal and pause. Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely. The comma was invented to help readers understand run ons and smushed together sentence parts. Commas are essentially used to interupt the flow of a sentence. The use of commas in logical places would clear up a lot of the problems that come along with the use or misuse of commas. The most important rule to follow for using a comma is: use a comma only when you are sure you need it. More specifically, if you follow these eight rules, you will use commas correctly.

1. Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

: Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

2. Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives.

: I’m taking math, science, and reading.
: Use the large, red pen.

Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma:

: She is a sweet little old lady.

3. Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence.

: Yes, I have visited New York City.
: Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
: For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

4. Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address).

: Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
: Kim, would you hand me that piano?
: Would you get me a Coke, darling?

5. Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence.

: I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

6. Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence.

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

7. Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers.

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

8. Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs.

: Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.

== Works Cited ==
Hacker, Diana. ''A Writer's Reference.'' Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's

Hult, Christine A., Thomas N. Huckin. ''THe New Century Hand Book.'' New York: Pearson Eeucation, Inc, 2005

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]

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

2005-03-03T06:09:08Z

Ddavi433:

Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers. Generally, the comma is used to signal and pause. Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely. The comma was invented to help readers understand run ons and smushed together sentence parts. Commas are essentially used to interupt the flow of a sentence. The use of commas in logical places would clear up a lot of the problems that come along with the use or misuse of commas. The most important rule to follow for using a comma is: use a comma only when you are sure you need it. More specifically, if you follow these eight rules, you will use commas correctly.

1. Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

: Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

2. Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives.

: I’m taking math, science, and reading.
: Use the large, red pen.

Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma:

: She is a sweet little old lady.

3. Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence.

: Yes, I have visited New York City.
: Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
: For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

4. Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address).

: Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
: Kim, would you hand me that piano?
: Would you get me a Coke, darling?

5. Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence.

: I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

6. Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence.

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

7. Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers.

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

8. Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs.

: Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.
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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]

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

2005-03-03T05:20:27Z

Ddavi433:

Commas are the most used and misused punctuation for beginning college writers. Generally, the comma is used to signal and pause. Commas help to make a sentence’s meaning clearer, but if used carelessly, can cloud the meaning entirely. The most important rule to follow for using a comma is: use a comma only when you are sure you need it. More specifically, if you follow these six rules, you will use commas correctly.

1. Put a comma before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

: Our plane was late, so we ate dinner.

2. Put a comma between items in a series and coordinate adjectives.

: I’m taking math, science, and reading.
: Use the large, red pen.

Some words seem to go togther, so do not need a comma:

: She is a sweet little old lady.

3. Put a comma after an introductory expression (word clause, phrase) that does not flow smoothly into the sentence.

: Yes, I have visited New York City.
: Although I like reading, I watched a movie instead.
: For example, dogs might be a better choice than hampsters.

4. Put commas around the name of a person being addressed (direct address).

: Look, Derek, I do not care for your attitude.
: Kim, would you hand me that piano?
: Would you get me a Coke, darling?

5. Put commas around expressions that interrupt the flow of the sentence.

: I think, of course, that she is the best person for the job.

6. Put commas around non-restrictive information, or nonessential information. If the information is removed, it will not change the meaning of the sentence.

: George W. Bush, the President of the United States, will speak tonight.

7. Use commas with date, addresses, tittles,and numbers.

: On December 31, 1956, Peter was Born. I was born in Columbus, Mississippi, in the 1980's. Bill Barnes, M.D., performed my knee surgery.

8. Use commas to set off conjunctive adverbs.

: Over one million people in Atlanta wanted tickets to the big game. Their access to the Super Bowl, however, was a chance in a million.
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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Comma]]