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In Blogging present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref> | In Blogging present all items consistently, and in almost every way, including approximate length, structure, phrasing, spacing, indentation, punctuation, cap styles and font. <ref>Carroll, p.41</ref> | ||
* Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually. | * Try to make each item in the list grammatically similar and that will also help to appeal to the intended audience visually. | ||
* Perhaps the most common problem or pitfall in creating lists is the inconsistency of grammar, verb tense and phrasing. | * Perhaps the most common problem or pitfall in creating lists is the inconsistency of grammar, verb tense and phrasing. | ||
* But, do not over punctuate a good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in | * But, do not over punctuate a good general rule is to punctuate only with commas when the items in the list are not written in complete sentences; with semi-colons if they are complete sentences.<ref>Carroll, p.41</ref> | ||
==Why Lists Work== | ==Why Lists Work== | ||