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What is “wordiness”?

2013-12-06T14:26:04Z

Jstone4815:

'''Wordiness''' can refer to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, or using words that are open to misinterpretation. <ref>Kilborn, Judith. "LEO Strategies for Reducing Wordiness." LEO Strategies for Reducing Wordiness. The Write Place, 2000. Web. 05 Dec. 2013.</ref>It can be attributed to using long phrases and words with multiple syllables when short ones will do. It is more prevalent in student papers that have length requirements, because they may pad their writing to meet word counts.

==Elements of wordiness==
There are several elements that can contribute to wordiness:<ref>Powers, Shelly. "Wordiness." Undergraduate Writing Center. The University of Texas at Austin, Mar. 2009. Web. 06 Dec. 2013.</ref>
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_%E2%80%9Credundancy%E2%80%9D%3F Redundancy]''': Using two words that mean the same thing, or making the same point repeatedly with no purpose.
**'''Example''': Mary grabbed a handful of cold snow.
*'''Unclear pronouns''': It is unclear what object or person the pronoun belongs to.
**'''Example''': The boy hugged his dog and he bit him.
*'''Jargon''': Using unnecessary technical terms that confuse the reader.
**'''Example''': We have a Code 187 in the CJ.
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/When_is_something_%E2%80%9Cclich%C3%A9d%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Ctrite%E2%80%9D%3F Clichés]''': Overused phrases that can be replaced by single words or unique wording.
**'''Example''': Her skin was as soft as a baby's bottom.
*'''Weak words''': The written equivalent of 'um,' words that are not necessary to the sentence.
**'''Example''': Artists sort of rely on creative skills that they are basically born with.

==Conciseness==
Being concise helps make writing less wordy. Diana Hacker notes, “a sentence is wordy if its meaning can be conveyed in fewer words” (124). <ref>Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003</ref>She gives examples of redundant phrases such as “close proximity” and “true fact” (125). These words have similar meanings and can be reduced to one word. Diana also emphasizes the point to “look for any opportunities to reduce clauses and phrases to single words” (127). Pamela Arlov states that "wordiness sometimes happens when writers do not take the time to be concise" (428).<ref>Arlov, Pamela. Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004.</ref>
*'''Wordy:''' Mark's small car, a Honda Fit, was good for road trips.
*'''Concise:''' Mark's Honda Fit was good for road trips.

==External Links==
[http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/word-choice/ Word Choice] : Tips for choosing the right words.

[http://www2.gsu.edu/~accerl/wordiness/WO.html Wordiness] : Examples of commonly used phrases and words that can be shortened.

== Work Cited ==
<references/>

What is “wordiness”?

2013-12-06T14:25:30Z

Jstone4815:

'''Wordiness''' can refer to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, or using words that are open to misinterpretation. <ref>Kilborn, Judith. "LEO Strategies for Reducing Wordiness." LEO Strategies for Reducing Wordiness. The Write Place, 2000. Web. 05 Dec. 2013.</ref>It can be attributed to using long phrases and words with multiple syllables when short ones will do. It is more prevalent in student papers that have length requirements, because they may pad their writing to meet word counts.

==Elements of wordiness==
There are several elements that can contribute to wordiness:<ref>Powers, Shelly. "Wordiness." Undergraduate Writing Center. The University of Texas at Austin, Mar. 2009. Web. 06 Dec. 2013.</ref>
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_%E2%80%9Credundancy%E2%80%9D%3F Redundancy]''': Using two words that mean the same thing, or making the same point repeatedly with no purpose.
**'''Example''': Mary grabbed a handful of cold snow.
*'''Unclear pronouns''': It is unclear what object or person the pronoun belongs to.
**'''Example''': The boy hugged his dog and he bit him.
*'''Jargon''': Using unnecessary technical terms that confuse the reader.
**'''Example''': We have a Code 187 in the CJ.
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/When_is_something_%E2%80%9Cclich%C3%A9d%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Ctrite%E2%80%9D%3F Clichés]''': Overused phrases that can be replaced by single words or unique wording.
**'''Example''': Her skin was as soft as a baby's bottom.
*'''Weak words''': The written equivalent of 'um,' words that are not necessary to the sentence.
**'''Example''': Artists sort of rely on creative skills that they are basically born with.

==Conciseness==
Being concise helps make writing less wordy. Diana Hacker notes, “a sentence is wordy if its meaning can be conveyed in fewer words” (124). <ref>Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003</ref>She gives examples of redundant phrases such as “close proximity” and “true fact” (125). These words have similar meanings and can be reduced to one word. Diana also emphasizes the point to “look for any opportunities to reduce clauses and phrases to single words” (127). Pamela Arlov states that "wordiness sometimes happens when writers do not take the time to be concise" (428).<ref>Arlov, Pamela. Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004.</ref>
*'''Wordy:''' Mark's small car, a Honda Fit, was good for road trips.
*'''Concise:''' Mark's Honda Fit was good for road trips.

==External Links==
[http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/word-choice/ Word Choice] : Tips for choosing the right words.
[http://www2.gsu.edu/~accerl/wordiness/WO.html Wordiness] : Examples of commonly used phrases and words that can be shortened.
[http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/style/wordiness.html Strategies for Reducing Wordiness]

== Work Cited ==
<references/>

What is “wordiness”?

2013-12-06T14:21:10Z

Jstone4815:

'''Wordiness''' can refer to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, or using words that are open to misinterpretation. It can be attributed to using long phrases and words with multiple syllables when short ones will do. It is more prevalent in student papers that have length requirements, because they may pad their writing to meet word counts.

==Elements of wordiness==
There are several elements that can contribute to wordiness:
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_%E2%80%9Credundancy%E2%80%9D%3F Redundancy]''': Using two words that mean the same thing, or making the same point repeatedly with no purpose.
**'''Example''': Mary grabbed a handful of cold snow.
*'''Unclear pronouns''': It is unclear what object or person the pronoun belongs to.
**'''Example''': The boy hugged his dog and he bit him.
*'''Jargon''': Using unnecessary technical terms that confuse the reader.
**'''Example''': We have a Code 187 in the CJ.
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/When_is_something_%E2%80%9Cclich%C3%A9d%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Ctrite%E2%80%9D%3F Clichés]''': Overused phrases that can be replaced by single words or unique wording.
**'''Example''': Her skin was as soft as a baby's bottom.
*'''Weak words''': The written equivalent of 'um,' words that are not necessary to the sentence.
**'''Example''': Artists sort of rely on creative skills that they are basically born with.

==Conciseness==
Being concise helps make writing less wordy. Diana Hacker notes, “a sentence is wordy if its meaning can be conveyed in fewer words” (124). <ref>Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003</ref>She gives examples of redundant phrases such as “close proximity” and “true fact” (125). These words have similar meanings and can be reduced to one word. Diana also emphasizes the point to “look for any opportunities to reduce clauses and phrases to single words” (127). Pamela Arlov states that "wordiness sometimes happens when writers do not take the time to be concise" (428).<ref>Arlov, Pamela. Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004.</ref>
*'''Wordy:''' Mark's small car, a Honda Fit, was good for road trips.
*'''Concise:''' Mark's Honda Fit was good for road trips.

==External Links==
[http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/word-choice/ Word Choice] : Tips for choosing the right words.
[http://www2.gsu.edu/~accerl/wordiness/WO.html Wordiness] : Examples of commonly used phrases and words that can be shortened.
[http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/style/wordiness.html Strategies for Reducing Wordiness] 
[http://uwc.utexas.edu/handouts/wordiness/ Eliminating Wordiness]

== Work Cited ==
<references/>

What is “wordiness”?

2013-12-06T14:21:00Z

Jstone4815:

What is “wordiness”?

2013-12-06T14:20:40Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-14T21:16:58Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses [http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm] They always appear in the middle of a sentence [http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf].

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS") [http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/coordinatingconjunction.htm]

==Usage==
*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual words''':

'''Ex.''' "They fight all the time. They makeup all the time."
becomes
"They fight and makeup all the time."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual phrases''':

'''Ex.''' "We could drive there. We could fly there."
becomes
"We could drive or fly there."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual clauses''':

'''Ex.''' "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

==External Links==
[http://www.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm Conjunctions] : more examples of usage of coordinating and other types of conjunctions.

[http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CoordConj.html Grammar and Punctuation: Using Coordinating Conjunctions]: rules on how to use punctuation when using coordinating conjunctions.

==References==
1. "[http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm What Are Conjunctions?]" Grammar-monster.com. Grammar-Monster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

2. "[http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf Comprehending Clauses]." UHCL Writing Center. UHCL Writing Center, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

3. Simmons, Robin L. "[http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/coordinatingconjunction.htm The Coordinating Conjunction]." Chompchomp.com. Grammar Bytes, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-14T21:14:43Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence. [http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf]

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual words''':

'''Ex.''' "They fight all the time. They makeup all the time."
becomes
"They fight and makeup all the time."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual phrases''':

'''Ex.''' "We could drive there. We could fly there."
becomes
"We could drive or fly there."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual clauses''':

'''Ex.''' "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

==External Links==
[http://www.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm Conjunctions] : more examples of usage of coordinating and other types of conjunctions.

[http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CoordConj.html Grammar and Punctuation: Using Coordinating Conjunctions]: rules on how to use punctuation when using coordinating conjunctions.

==References==
1. "[http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf Comprehending Clauses]." UHCL Writing Center. UHCL Writing Center, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

2. Simmons, Robin L. "[http://www.chompchomp.com/about.htm The Coordinating Conjunction]." Chompchomp.com. Grammar Bytes, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

3. "[http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm What Are Conjunctions?]" Grammar-monster.com. Grammar-Monster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-14T21:10:16Z

Jstone4815: /* References */

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual words''':

'''Ex.''' "They fight all the time. They makeup all the time."
becomes
"They fight and makeup all the time."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual phrases''':

'''Ex.''' "We could drive there. We could fly there."
becomes
"We could drive or fly there."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual clauses''':

'''Ex.''' "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

==External Links==
[http://www.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm Conjunctions] : more examples of usage of coordinating and other types of conjunctions.

[http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CoordConj.html Grammar and Punctuation: Using Coordinating Conjunctions]: rules on how to use punctuation when using coordinating conjunctions.

==References==
1. "[http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf Comprehending Clauses]." UHCL Writing Center. UHCL Writing Center, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

2. Simmons, Robin L. "[http://www.chompchomp.com/about.htm The Coordinating Conjunction]." Chompchomp.com. Grammar Bytes, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

3. "[http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm What Are Conjunctions?]" Grammar-monster.com. Grammar-Monster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-14T21:07:51Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual words''':

'''Ex.''' "They fight all the time. They makeup all the time."
becomes
"They fight and makeup all the time."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual phrases''':

'''Ex.''' "We could drive there. We could fly there."
becomes
"We could drive or fly there."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual clauses''':

'''Ex.''' "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

==External Links==
[http://www.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm Conjunctions] : more examples of usage of coordinating and other types of conjunctions.

[http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CoordConj.html Grammar and Punctuation: Using Coordinating Conjunctions]: rules on how to use punctuation when using coordinating conjunctions.

==References==
"[http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf Comprehending Clauses]." UHCL Writing Center. UHCL Writing Center, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

Simmons, Robin L. "[http://www.chompchomp.com/about.htm The Coordinating Conjunction]." Chompchomp.com. Grammar Bytes, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

"[http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm What Are Conjunctions?]" Grammar-monster.com. Grammar-Monster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-14T21:04:55Z

Jstone4815: /* Links */

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual words''':

'''Ex.''' "They fight all the time. They makeup all the time."
becomes
"They fight and makeup all the time."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual phrases''':

'''Ex.''' "We could drive there. We could fly there."
becomes
"We could drive or fly there."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual clauses''':

'''Ex.''' "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

==External Links==
[http://www.towson.edu/ows/conjunctions.htm Conjunctions] : more examples of usage of coordinating and other types of conjunctions.

[http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/CoordConj.html Grammar and Punctuation: Using Coordinating Conjunctions]: rules on how to use punctuation when using coordinating conjunctions.

==References==
"[http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf Comprehending Clauses]." UHCL Writing Center. UHCL Writing Center, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

Simmons, Robin L. "[http://www.chompchomp.com/about.htm The Coordinating Conjunction]." Chompchomp.com. Grammar Bytes, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

"[http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm What Are Conjunctions?]" Grammar-monster.com. Grammar-Monster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-14T21:00:15Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual words''':

'''Ex.''' "They fight all the time. They makeup all the time."
becomes
"They fight and makeup all the time."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual phrases''':

'''Ex.''' "We could drive there. We could fly there."
becomes
"We could drive or fly there."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual clauses''':

'''Ex.''' "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

==Links==

==References==
"[http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf Comprehending Clauses]." UHCL Writing Center. UHCL Writing Center, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

Simmons, Robin L. "[http://www.chompchomp.com/about.htm The Coordinating Conjunction]." Chompchomp.com. Grammar Bytes, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.

"[http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm What Are Conjunctions?]" Grammar-monster.com. Grammar-Monster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-14T20:57:18Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual words''':

'''Ex.''' "They fight all the time. They makeup all the time."
becomes
"They fight and makeup all the time."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual phrases''':

'''Ex.''' "We could drive there. We could fly there."
becomes
"We could drive or fly there."

*Coordinating conjunctions joining '''individual clauses''':

'''Ex.''' "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

==Links==

==References==
"[http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/TIPSHEETS_new/TIPSHEET_CompClause_new/Comprehending%20Clauses.pdf Comprehending Clauses]." UHCL Writing Center. UHCL Writing Center, n.d. Web. 14 Nov. 2013.
"[http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/conjunctions.htm What Are Conjunctions?]" Grammar-monster.com. Grammar-Monster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T20:12:19Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:59:05Z

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What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:57:54Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:57:32Z

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What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:56:23Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:56:01Z

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What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:55:44Z

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What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:55:16Z

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What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:54:42Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:54:10Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:53:07Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:51:55Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:49:26Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:42:24Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
Coordinating conjunctions joining individual words:

'''Example'''

     "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."

     becomes

     "I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

Both clauses above are,
essentially, separate sentences that have been joined with the help of a coordinating conjunction, “and,” and a comma. Coordinating conjunctions also help to join two equal parts in a sentence, e.g.:

: I ate lunch and dinner.

Both nouns, “lunch” and “dinner,” are weighted equally in the sentence, so a coordinating conjunction is called for.

Remember all coordinating conjunctions by the following mnemonic device: “FANBOYS”: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

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[[Category:Composition|Conjunctions]]

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:42:03Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
Coordinating conjunctions joining individual words:

'''Example'''
     "I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
     becomes
     "I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

Both clauses above are,
essentially, separate sentences that have been joined with the help of a coordinating conjunction, “and,” and a comma. Coordinating conjunctions also help to join two equal parts in a sentence, e.g.:

: I ate lunch and dinner.

Both nouns, “lunch” and “dinner,” are weighted equally in the sentence, so a coordinating conjunction is called for.

Remember all coordinating conjunctions by the following mnemonic device: “FANBOYS”: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Conjunctions]]

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:40:52Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''' : used for explanations

'''and''' : used to join non-contrasting items or ideas

'''nor''' : used to join non-contrasting negative ideas

'''but''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''or''' : used to join alternative items or ideas

'''yet''' : used to display contrasts or exceptions

'''so''' : used to display consequences

(The acronym for remembering the coordinating conjunctions is "FANBOYS")

==Usage==
Coordinating conjunctions joining individual words:

'''Example''' 
"I'm going home early. I do not have enough money."
becomes
"I'm going home early, for I do not have enough money."

Both clauses above are,
essentially, separate sentences that have been joined with the help of a coordinating conjunction, “and,” and a comma. Coordinating conjunctions also help to join two equal parts in a sentence, e.g.:

: I ate lunch and dinner.

Both nouns, “lunch” and “dinner,” are weighted equally in the sentence, so a coordinating conjunction is called for.

Remember all coordinating conjunctions by the following mnemonic device: “FANBOYS”: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Conjunctions]]

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:39:24Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:38:25Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:31:20Z

Jstone4815:

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:24:58Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''' :

'''and''' -

'''nor'''

'''but'''

'''or'''

'''yet'''

'''so'''

==Coordinating Words==

==Coordinating Phrases==

==Coordinating Clause==

Both clauses above are,
essentially, separate sentences that have been joined with the help of a coordinating conjunction, “and,” and a comma. Coordinating conjunctions also help to join two equal parts in a sentence, e.g.:

: I ate lunch and dinner.

Both nouns, “lunch” and “dinner,” are weighted equally in the sentence, so a coordinating conjunction is called for.

Remember all coordinating conjunctions by the following mnemonic device: “FANBOYS”: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Conjunctions]]

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:24:35Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for''':

'''and''' -

'''nor'''

'''but'''

'''or'''

'''yet'''

'''so'''

==Coordinating Words==

==Coordinating Phrases==

==Coordinating Clause==

Both clauses above are,
essentially, separate sentences that have been joined with the help of a coordinating conjunction, “and,” and a comma. Coordinating conjunctions also help to join two equal parts in a sentence, e.g.:

: I ate lunch and dinner.

Both nouns, “lunch” and “dinner,” are weighted equally in the sentence, so a coordinating conjunction is called for.

Remember all coordinating conjunctions by the following mnemonic device: “FANBOYS”: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Conjunctions]]

What are “coordinating conjunctions”?

2013-11-13T19:22:02Z

Jstone4815:

Coordinating conjunctions, or coordinators, are a subset of conjunctions used to join two or more words, phrases, or clauses. They always appear in the middle of a sentence.[1]

==List of Words==
'''for'''

'''and'''
'''nor'''
'''but'''
'''or'''
'''yet'''
'''so'''

==Coordinating Words==

==Coordinating Phrases==

==Coordinating Clause==

Both clauses above are,
essentially, separate sentences that have been joined with the help of a coordinating conjunction, “and,” and a comma. Coordinating conjunctions also help to join two equal parts in a sentence, e.g.:

: I ate lunch and dinner.

Both nouns, “lunch” and “dinner,” are weighted equally in the sentence, so a coordinating conjunction is called for.

Remember all coordinating conjunctions by the following mnemonic device: “FANBOYS”: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.

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[[Composition FAQ]]
[[Category:Composition|Conjunctions]]

What is “wordiness”?

2013-11-08T06:02:55Z

Jstone4815:

'''Wordiness''' can refer to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, or using words that are open to misinterpretation. It can be attributed to using long phrases and words with multiple syllables when short ones will do. It is more prevalent in student papers that have length requirements, because they may pad their writing to meet word counts.

==Elements of wordiness==
There are several elements that can contribute to wordiness:
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_%E2%80%9Credundancy%E2%80%9D%3F Redundancy]''': Using two words that mean the same thing, or making the same point repeatedly with no purpose.
**'''Example''': Mary grabbed a handful of cold snow.
*'''Unclear pronouns''': It is unclear what object or person the pronoun belongs to.
**'''Example''': The boy hugged his dog and he bit him.
*'''Jargon''': Using unnecessary technical terms that confuse the reader.
**'''Example''': We have a Code 187 in the CJ.
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/When_is_something_%E2%80%9Cclich%C3%A9d%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Ctrite%E2%80%9D%3F Clichés]''': Overused phrases that can be replaced by single words or unique wording.
**'''Example''': Her skin was as soft as a baby's bottom.
*'''Weak words''': The written equivalent of 'um,' words that are not necessary to the sentence.
**'''Example''': Artists sort of rely on creative skills that they are basically born with.

==Conciseness==
Being concise helps make writing less wordy. Diana Hacker notes, “a sentence is wordy if its meaning can be conveyed in fewer words” (124). She gives examples of redundant phrases such as “ ''close proximity''” and “''true fact''” (125). These words have similar meanings and can be reduced to one word. Diana also emphasizes the point to “look for any opportunities to reduce clauses and phrases to single words” (127). Her example is:
*'''Wordy:''' "Susan's stylish pants, made of leather, were too warm for Miami.
*'''Concise:''' Susan's stylish leather pants were too warm for Miami" (Hacker 127).

Pamela Arlov states that "wordiness sometimes happens when writers do not take the time to be concise" (428). She also gives an example of this:
*'''Wordy:''' "The fact is that, fact, like opinions, can usually be stated without preamble
*'''Concise:''' Fact, like opinions, can usually be stated without preamble" (Arlov 428).

==External Links==
[http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/word-choice/ Word Choice] 
[http://www2.gsu.edu/~accerl/wordiness/WO.html Wordiness] 
[http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/style/wordiness.html Strategies for Reducing Wordiness] 
[http://uwc.utexas.edu/handouts/wordiness/ Eliminating Wordiness]

== Work Cited ==

Arlov, Pamela. Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing. 2nd ed.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004.

Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston:
Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003.

What is “wordiness”?

2013-11-08T04:30:46Z

Jstone4815:

'''Wordiness''' can refer to the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning, or using words that are open to misinterpretation. It can be attributed to using long phrases and words with multiple syllables when short ones will do. It is more prevalent in student papers that have length requirements, because they may pad their writing to meet word counts.

==Elements of wordiness==
There are several elements that can contribute to wordiness:
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/What_is_%E2%80%9Credundancy%E2%80%9D%3F Redundancy]''': Using two words that mean the same thing, or making the same point repeatedly with no purpose.
**'''Example''': Mary grabbed a handful of cold snow.
*'''Unclear pronouns''': It is unclear what object or person the pronoun belongs to.
**'''Example''': The boy hugged his dog and he bit him.
*'''Jargon''': Using unnecessary technical terms that confuse the reader.
**'''Example''': We have a Code 187 in the CJ.
*'''[http://litmuse.mga.edu/litwiki/index.php/When_is_something_%E2%80%9Cclich%C3%A9d%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Ctrite%E2%80%9D%3F Clichés]''': Overused phrases that can be replaced by single words or unique wording.
**'''Example''': Her skin was as soft as a baby's bottom.
*'''Weak words''': The written equivalent of 'um,' words that are not necessary to the sentence.
**'''Example''': Artists sort of rely on creative skills that they are basically born with.

==Conciseness==
Being concise helps make writing less wordy. Diana Hacker notes, “a sentence is wordy if its meaning can be conveyed in fewer words” (124). She gives examples of redundant phrases such as “ ''close proximity''” and “''true fact''” (125). These words have similar meanings and can be reduced to one word. Diana also emphasizes the point to “look for any opportunities to reduce clauses and phrases to single words” (127). Her example is:
*'''Wordy:''' "Susan's stylish pants, made of leather, were too warm for Miami.
*'''Concise:''' Susan's stylish leather pants were too warm for Miami" (Hacker 127).

Pamela Arlov states that "wordiness sometimes happens when writers do not take the time to be concise" (428). She also gives an example of this:
*'''Wordy:''' "The fact is that, fact, like opinions, can usually be stated without preamble
*'''Concise:''' Fact, like opinions, can usually be stated without preamble" (Arlov 428).

==External Links==
[http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/word-choice/ Word Choice] 
[http://www2.gsu.edu/~accerl/wordiness/WO.html Wordiness] 
[http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/style/wordiness.html Strategies for Reducing Wordiness] 
[http://uwc.utexas.edu/handouts/wordiness/ Eliminating Wordiness]

== Work Cited ==

Arlov, Pamela. Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing. 2nd ed.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004

Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston:
Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003

What is “wordiness”?

2013-11-08T03:21:23Z

Jstone4815:

'''Wordiness''' is the use of more words than necessary to convey meaning. It can be attributed to using long phrases and words with multiple syllables when short ones will do. It is more prevalent in student papers that have length requirements, because they may pad their writing to meet word counts or impress teachers.

==Elements of wordiness==
There are several elements that can contribute to wordiness:
*'''Unclear pronouns''': It is unclear what object or person the pronoun belongs to.
*'''Misused words''': The word doesn't mean the intended meaning.
*'''Jargon''': Using technical terms that confuse the reader when unnecessary.
*'''Loaded language''': Using a word without spelling out its meaning for readers.
*'''Clichés''': Overused phrases that can be replaced by single words or unique wording.
*'''Weak words''': The written equivalent of 'um,' words that are not necessary to the sentence.

==Redundancy==
'''Redundancy''' refers to making the same point or using the same words repeatedly with no purpose.. A statement that is used two or more times is redundant. Words that are used right next to each other with the same meaning are redundant. Diana Hacker notes, “a sentence is wordy if its meaning can be conveyed in fewer words” (124). She gives examples of redundant phrases such as “ ''close proximity''” and “''true fact''” (125). These words have similar meanings and can be reduced to one word. Diana also emphasizes the point to “look for any opportunities to reduce clauses and phrases to single words” (127). Her example is:

*'''Wordy:''' "Susan's stylish pants, made of leather, were too warm for Miami.
*'''Concise:''' Susan's stylish leather pants were too warm for Miami" (Hacker 127).
Pamela Arlov states that "wordiness sometimes happens when writers do not take the time to be concise" (428). She also gives an example of this:

*'''Wordy:''' "The fact is that, fact, like opinions, can usually be stated without preamble
*'''Concise:''' Fact, like opinions, can usually be stated without preamble" (Arlov 428).

==Elements of wordiness==

== Work Cited ==

Arlov, Pamela. Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing. 2nd ed.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2004

Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. 5th ed. Boston:
Bedford/St.Martin's, 2003

"Word Choice/Wordiness" Handouts and Links. 2002. 02 Mar 2005
<http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/word_choice.html/>