Monthly Archives: July 2010

Joseph Williams, “Style, toward clarity and Grace,” and Strunk and White’s classic, “Elements of Style,” are two different books that provide rules for becoming a better writer. While there are many areas where they overlap, there are also many areas … Continue reading →

Below are 3 sentences from the EMU catalog, in part a) I have pasted the original sentence, in part b) I have revised the sentence. 1a) Disciplinary action will be taken as per applicable collective bargaining agreements and University policy … Continue reading →

I actually liked the “star” system, as I felt it gave me a better idea of how the reader felt about the essay in a quick way. It gives a little more to think about than just the comments. Much … Continue reading →

Semicolons: Does anyone really use those anymore? I know I ‘never’ use them, unless in cases of the following: a list, a time, an answer and question. I have always been confused about how to use them. Also, I don’t … Continue reading →

I love the Hulu commercials about rotting your brain with TV, a commercial that is completely ironic, but apparently a campaign that worked wonders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m71m-LBqFQ I also am considering the Snickers commercials with Betty White or Franklin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Sv_z9jm8A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLrsCnBvQFo

The chapter on style provided many examples to illustrate the points about the way we use oral and written communication, words and punctuation.  The first part talked about figures of speech. I’m a pun loving person, so that was one … Continue reading →

I really enjoyed hearing from my peers about my writing. I forgot how nice that is! I appreciate all the comments people left, and it gave me much to think about for my next revision. Thank you for the suggestions … Continue reading →

Some of the writing technologies I used right now are a pencil or pen with notebook paper, my phone for texting, my computer for word-processing/web/email. In the past I have only used pencil/pen and paper mostly for school work, and … Continue reading →