Sins of Omission
Writers sometimes ask their readers to understand too much . . . Read More
Writers sometimes ask their readers to understand too much . . . Read More
When each part of a plural subject possesses something individually . . . Read More
Yes. The MLA allows contractions in its publications. In professional scholarly writing, sometimes a formal tone is desired, but often a more conversational approach is… Read More
Authors often use quotation marks when nothing is being quoted . . . Read More
Learn how to handle titles with tricky punctuation . . . Read More
Many writers have trouble deciding where to place commas in these types of sentences . . . Read More
Writers should generally not use a comma to connect two independent clauses . . . Read More
Some commas are needed to prevent misreading, some are harmful, and others are optional Read More
Get tips on building signposts to help articulate the structure of your argument . . . Read More
Burying the lede may test the patience of your readers Read More