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==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</ref>== | ==General Guidelines For Lists <ref> Carroll, p.40</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. 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 complete sentences; with semi-colons if they are complete sentences. <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. | |||
* 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 complete sentences; with semi-colons if they are complete sentences. | |||
<ref>Carroll, p.41</ref> | |||
==Why Lists Work== | ==Why Lists Work== | ||