Grammar Topics
Conjunctions
A conjunction joins two or more parts of a sentence and expresses how the parts are related. There are two main types of conjunctions: coordinating… Read More
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A Parallel Universe: Writing with Parallel Structure
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Types of Sentences
There are four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. A sentence contains one or more clauses, and you can classify a sentence as… Read More
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“Scary” Punctuation: The Origins, Use, and Abuse of Scare Quotes
An MLA editor explains the origins of scare quotes Read More
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Quotes When Nothing Is Being Quoted
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Teaching Research Skills: An Interview with Librarians
Two librarians discuss undergraduate research in the Internet age . . . Read More
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How do I quote dialogue that is not in quotation marks?
Some works render dialogue without enclosing it in punctuation that would distinguish it from the surrounding text. Treat such dialogue as you would treat any… Read More
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Comma Sense
Some commas are needed to prevent misreading, some are harmful, and others are optional Read More
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Introducing Lateral Reading before Research
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