Articles related to "Semicolons"
Is the Semicolon Necessary?
The semicolon is the only punctuation mark that evokes strong emotion - admiration or dislike. Yet love it or hate it, we still need this mark - but for fewer purposes.
semicolon in modern writing • punctuation of online text • semicolon in online text • demise of the semicolon • semicolon in scientific writing
The semicolon is the only punctuation mark that evokes strong emotion - admiration or dislike. Yet love it or hate it, we still need this mark - but for fewer purposes.
semicolon in modern writing • punctuation of online text • semicolon in online text • demise of the semicolon • semicolon in scientific writing
When and How to Use a Semicolon in Writing
Semicolons have many uses, but they are often misused. Learning why and how semicolons are used will help improve anybody's writing skills.
how to use a semicolon • semicolon in writing • when semicolons shouldn't be used • run-on sentences • semicolon and however
Semicolons have many uses, but they are often misused. Learning why and how semicolons are used will help improve anybody's writing skills.
how to use a semicolon • semicolon in writing • when semicolons shouldn't be used • run-on sentences • semicolon and however
How to Use a Colon and Semicolon
Two of the most troublesome pieces of punctuation are the colon and semicolon. This guide will help you understand when to use them and when to avoid them.
how to use a colon and semicolon • when to use a colon • when to use a semicolon • independent clause • introduce a list
Two of the most troublesome pieces of punctuation are the colon and semicolon. This guide will help you understand when to use them and when to avoid them.
how to use a colon and semicolon • when to use a colon • when to use a semicolon • independent clause • introduce a list
Precision for Writers and Editors
The editors at ANSER (Analytic Services) in Arlington, Virginia, have been putting together "Precision for Writers and Editors" since 1999, and are happy to share it with others via Suite101. Two of the editors, Steve Dunham and Julie Wright (who recently left the company to go to grad school full time), are Suite101 members and hope that "Precision" meets the ideal of "real people helping real people." Steve's SuiteTalk username is Literalman.
writers • editors • hints • tips • precision
The editors at ANSER (Analytic Services) in Arlington, Virginia, have been putting together "Precision for Writers and Editors" since 1999, and are happy to share it with others via Suite101. Two of the editors, Steve Dunham and Julie Wright (who recently left the company to go to grad school full time), are Suite101 members and hope that "Precision" meets the ideal of "real people helping real people." Steve's SuiteTalk username is Literalman.
writers • editors • hints • tips • precision
Semicolon Use
Ever get confused about semicolons? I've consulted the Chicago Manual of Style for some answers.
semicolon • punctuation • documentation • technical writing • writing
Ever get confused about semicolons? I've consulted the Chicago Manual of Style for some answers.
semicolon • punctuation • documentation • technical writing • writing
Usage of Semicolons and Colons
How can writers know when a semicolon is preferable to a colon and vice versa? They can know by learning the rules.
semicolon usage • colon usage • rules of punctuation • proofreading • sentence mechanics
How can writers know when a semicolon is preferable to a colon and vice versa? They can know by learning the rules.
semicolon usage • colon usage • rules of punctuation • proofreading • sentence mechanics
3 Common Grammar Errors and Fixes
Use these tips when you're confused about common grammar questions.
grammar • writing tips • semicolons • possessive words • stylistic errors in writing
Use these tips when you're confused about common grammar questions.
grammar • writing tips • semicolons • possessive words • stylistic errors in writing
What is a Comma Splice?
This article will tell what a comma splice is, correct it and when this error is not necessarily an error.
comma splice • independent clause • conjunction • punctuation • correct
This article will tell what a comma splice is, correct it and when this error is not necessarily an error.
comma splice • independent clause • conjunction • punctuation • correct
Creating Javascript Bookmarklets
Many programmers use Javascript in wep pages, but they can also create bookmarklets - these extend the functinality of a web browser without even needing a web page.
bookmarklet creating saving running • web browser functionality • web page style customise • javascript tutorial • javascript change style
Many programmers use Javascript in wep pages, but they can also create bookmarklets - these extend the functinality of a web browser without even needing a web page.
bookmarklet creating saving running • web browser functionality • web page style customise • javascript tutorial • javascript change style
"Hello World!" Dissected
Starting with a simple JavaScript code, we will build towards solutions to complex tasks. This article explains how you can embed JavaScript code in an HTML file. You will learn how to display a "Hello World!" message box.
basic javascript • hello world • embedding javascript in html • alert box
Starting with a simple JavaScript code, we will build towards solutions to complex tasks. This article explains how you can embed JavaScript code in an HTML file. You will learn how to display a "Hello World!" message box.
basic javascript • hello world • embedding javascript in html • alert box
How to Correct Run-On Sentences & Comma-Splices
Run-on sentences and comma-splices are usually compound sentences that lack proper punctuation. Writers can avoid these mistakes by learning when and how to punctuate.
run-on sentences • comma splices • how to correct run on sentences • fused sentences • how to correct fragments
Run-on sentences and comma-splices are usually compound sentences that lack proper punctuation. Writers can avoid these mistakes by learning when and how to punctuate.
run-on sentences • comma splices • how to correct run on sentences • fused sentences • how to correct fragments
When and How to Use a Colon in Writing
Understanding the difference between a semicolon and a colon can be difficult, but understanding a colon's function in writing will improve your writing's clarity.
how to use a colon • when to use a colon • when not to use a colon • difference between a semicolon and a colon • using a colon to introduce a list
Understanding the difference between a semicolon and a colon can be difficult, but understanding a colon's function in writing will improve your writing's clarity.
how to use a colon • when to use a colon • when not to use a colon • difference between a semicolon and a colon • using a colon to introduce a list
Grammatical Use of However
It's fine to use however at the beginning, or in the middle of, a sentence, you just need to know when to use a comma.
how to use however in a sentence • punctuating using however • when to use however • grammatical use of however • conjunctive adverbs
It's fine to use however at the beginning, or in the middle of, a sentence, you just need to know when to use a comma.
how to use however in a sentence • punctuating using however • when to use however • grammatical use of however • conjunctive adverbs
Top Five Grammar Mistakes
This guide will help students avoid the most common grammar problems found in writing.
top five grammar mistakes • common errors that students make in their writing • comma splices • run-on sentences • its
This guide will help students avoid the most common grammar problems found in writing.
top five grammar mistakes • common errors that students make in their writing • comma splices • run-on sentences • its
Looping Commands
Looping commands help a programming language to repeat tasks. C# supports four types of looping instructions, one of which has no equivalent in C/C++.
while • do while • for • foreach • looping
Looping commands help a programming language to repeat tasks. C# supports four types of looping instructions, one of which has no equivalent in C/C++.
while • do while • for • foreach • looping
Frequent Punctuation Mistakes in College Papers
Students of writing must beware of writing mistakes - especially trivial ones. Learn which punctuation mistakes are the most frequent.
common punctuation errors • punctuation skills • how to avoid punctuation mistakes • how to improve punctuation • common writing mistakes
Students of writing must beware of writing mistakes - especially trivial ones. Learn which punctuation mistakes are the most frequent.
common punctuation errors • punctuation skills • how to avoid punctuation mistakes • how to improve punctuation • common writing mistakes
Correcting Fused Sentences and Comma Splices
If writers can identify fused sentences and comma splices and know how to correct them, they are far more likely to get their messages clearly across to readers.
what is a comma splce • what is a fused sentence • what is a run-on • correcting comma splices • correcting fused sentences
If writers can identify fused sentences and comma splices and know how to correct them, they are far more likely to get their messages clearly across to readers.
what is a comma splce • what is a fused sentence • what is a run-on • correcting comma splices • correcting fused sentences
Java Variables
Learn about the basic types of Java variables, how to declare those variables, and how to assign values.
java variable • global variable • static variable • string variable • public variable
Learn about the basic types of Java variables, how to declare those variables, and how to assign values.
java variable • global variable • static variable • string variable • public variable
How to Proofread an Academic Paper
Writing academic papers is a major part of education, and basic writing skills are vital. Knowing how to proofread a paper before submission can help eliminate errors.
academic papers • proofreading an academic paper • simple grammar errors • simple spelling errors • simple punctuation errors
Writing academic papers is a major part of education, and basic writing skills are vital. Knowing how to proofread a paper before submission can help eliminate errors.
academic papers • proofreading an academic paper • simple grammar errors • simple spelling errors • simple punctuation errors
How to Self Edit a College Essay
With only a few simple proofreading techniques, any student can turn C-quality writing into an A essay. Don't let silly mistakes bring an essay's grade down.
self editing checklist • editing checklist • proof reading • proofreading • proofread
With only a few simple proofreading techniques, any student can turn C-quality writing into an A essay. Don't let silly mistakes bring an essay's grade down.
self editing checklist • editing checklist • proof reading • proofreading • proofread
Before or After Quotation Marks
This article details which punctuation marks go before the quotation marks and which ones go after.
quotation mark • quote • comma • period • question mark
This article details which punctuation marks go before the quotation marks and which ones go after.
quotation mark • quote • comma • period • question mark
ASCII Codes For Common Keyboard Characters
This article states what the ASCII codes are for the commonly used keyboard characters, and is a handy reference to convert decimal to binary and binary to decimal.
ascii codes for keyboard characters • binary to decimal conversion look up • decimal to binary conversion look up • names of special keyboard characters • use of binary numbers in computing
This article states what the ASCII codes are for the commonly used keyboard characters, and is a handy reference to convert decimal to binary and binary to decimal.
ascii codes for keyboard characters • binary to decimal conversion look up • decimal to binary conversion look up • names of special keyboard characters • use of binary numbers in computing
What Professional Editors CAN'T Do for You
Many writers think a professional editor will give their novel a magic facelift, when in fact there are many things an editor can't do for your book.
editor • editing • professional editor • hiring an editor • editing services
Many writers think a professional editor will give their novel a magic facelift, when in fact there are many things an editor can't do for your book.
editor • editing • professional editor • hiring an editor • editing services
A Closer Look at C# Classes - Part 1
This article looks into C# classes in more detail and covers the following topics; abstract, sealed, constructors and destructors.
construct desctructor microsoft c# abstract sealed
This article looks into C# classes in more detail and covers the following topics; abstract, sealed, constructors and destructors.
construct desctructor microsoft c# abstract sealed
Business Proofreading and Editing
Writers working at home can provide proofreading and editing services to businesses of any size. This win-win pairs editors with businesses in need of proofreading.
business proofreading and editing • freelance business editing • editing and proofreading services • editing business writing • proofreading business plans
Writers working at home can provide proofreading and editing services to businesses of any size. This win-win pairs editors with businesses in need of proofreading.
business proofreading and editing • freelance business editing • editing and proofreading services • editing business writing • proofreading business plans
Editing & Revision Essay Checklist
Middle and high school teachers who provide students with a helpful writing and revising checklist can expect higher quality persuasive essays.
writing high school essay • essay revision checklist • essay editing checklist • improving persuasive essay • using a writing checklist
Middle and high school teachers who provide students with a helpful writing and revising checklist can expect higher quality persuasive essays.
writing high school essay • essay revision checklist • essay editing checklist • improving persuasive essay • using a writing checklist
Microsoft Outlook Seminar Page 2
Microsoft Outlook has integrated features that combine Email, a Calendar, Tasks list and a Note pad. Some items also come from Word, Microsoft's word processing program.
computer software • microsoft office • computer training • microsoft office 2003 • computer training
Microsoft Outlook has integrated features that combine Email, a Calendar, Tasks list and a Note pad. Some items also come from Word, Microsoft's word processing program.
computer software • microsoft office • computer training • microsoft office 2003 • computer training
Three Ways to Bulletproof Business Editing
In the likely case that your company doesn't have an editing and proofreading budget, some advice for keeping your copy clear of errors.
business writing tips • business proofreading • business editing • embarrassing spelling mistakes • reading backwards
In the likely case that your company doesn't have an editing and proofreading budget, some advice for keeping your copy clear of errors.
business writing tips • business proofreading • business editing • embarrassing spelling mistakes • reading backwards
Absolute and Relative Cell Addressing
This tutorial shows how to create a monthly mortgage repayment calculater in Excel or Calc, and how to simplify it by using absolute and relative cell referencing
excel calc absolute cell reference • excel calc relative cell reference • relative cell referencing • absolute cell referencing • complex formula
This tutorial shows how to create a monthly mortgage repayment calculater in Excel or Calc, and how to simplify it by using absolute and relative cell referencing
excel calc absolute cell reference • excel calc relative cell reference • relative cell referencing • absolute cell referencing • complex formula
Debating Descriptivism Part 2
There's a mentality that anything goes in writing. But writing is all about communicating clearly, despite a desire to write and speak lazily. Part 2/2.
descriptive • prescriptive • language drift • robert hartwell fiske • history of english language
There's a mentality that anything goes in writing. But writing is all about communicating clearly, despite a desire to write and speak lazily. Part 2/2.
descriptive • prescriptive • language drift • robert hartwell fiske • history of english language
Four Ways to Effectivly Improve Your Writing
The use of passive voice, poor word choice, and the presence of non-varied sentence structure are easily corrected mistakes many writers make.
improve • writing • mistake • competitive • writing skill
The use of passive voice, poor word choice, and the presence of non-varied sentence structure are easily corrected mistakes many writers make.
improve • writing • mistake • competitive • writing skill
MySQL Stored Procedures and Functions
Oracle, unlike MySQL, has stored procedures and functions available for the database developer, giving Oracle a major advantage. That's all changed with MySQL 5.
oracle databases • mysql databases • stored procedure • stored function • subroutines and functions
Oracle, unlike MySQL, has stored procedures and functions available for the database developer, giving Oracle a major advantage. That's all changed with MySQL 5.
oracle databases • mysql databases • stored procedure • stored function • subroutines and functions
Sentence Structure Errors
Spelling errors aren't too difficult to correct with spell check and dictionary access, but knowing a few basic rules can help you resolve embarrassing structural errors.
sentence structure errors • apostrophe rules • punctuation quote grammar • parallel sentence structure • common syntax errors
Spelling errors aren't too difficult to correct with spell check and dictionary access, but knowing a few basic rules can help you resolve embarrassing structural errors.
sentence structure errors • apostrophe rules • punctuation quote grammar • parallel sentence structure • common syntax errors
Writing "A" Papers
Writing an "A" paper requires the right battle-plan, which tackles the bigger issues before the smaller ones.
writing "a" papers • how to write an "a" paper • higher order concerns in paper writing • editing papers • revising papers
Writing an "A" paper requires the right battle-plan, which tackles the bigger issues before the smaller ones.
writing "a" papers • how to write an "a" paper • higher order concerns in paper writing • editing papers • revising papers
A Nifty Trick: JavaScript and Image Swapping
Learn how to use the onMouseOver function in JavaScript to swap images on your homepage.
javascript • image • swapping • alternative • web
Learn how to use the onMouseOver function in JavaScript to swap images on your homepage.
javascript • image • swapping • alternative • web
FLASH Buttons - Part III
Linking button to a frame, URL and E-Mail message.
actions • action scripts • go to • stop • get url
Linking button to a frame, URL and E-Mail message.
actions • action scripts • go to • stop • get url
Mastering Variables
Everything you will need to know about defining and using variables in JavaScript. The article is also important if you are a programmer of some other langauge - the differences between JavaScript and conventional languages have been highlighted.
defining variables • using variables • data types in javascript • scope of a variable
Everything you will need to know about defining and using variables in JavaScript. The article is also important if you are a programmer of some other langauge - the differences between JavaScript and conventional languages have been highlighted.
defining variables • using variables • data types in javascript • scope of a variable
Excel vs. Calc
OpenOffice.org is a free, open source choice for office productivity software. Many of the applications within the suite are comparable to Microsoft Office.
open office • openoffice • openoffice.org • calc • excel
OpenOffice.org is a free, open source choice for office productivity software. Many of the applications within the suite are comparable to Microsoft Office.
open office • openoffice • openoffice.org • calc • excel
How to Connect to a MySQL Database with C#
Using databases may seem daunting to the new C# programmer, but it shouldn't. Not if they're using the MySQL .NET connector.
c# programming • c# application development • mysql .net connector • database access c# • sql c#
Using databases may seem daunting to the new C# programmer, but it shouldn't. Not if they're using the MySQL .NET connector.
c# programming • c# application development • mysql .net connector • database access c# • sql c#
How to Make Your Writing Flow
Student writers often say they want their writing to "flow" and try to achieve it in various ways. Some attempts result in effective writing and some do not.
writing • writing technique • flow • style • sentence types
Student writers often say they want their writing to "flow" and try to achieve it in various ways. Some attempts result in effective writing and some do not.
writing • writing technique • flow • style • sentence types
Introduction to 'For' Loops in C
The for loop is, in ANSI C like in other programming languages, a very important flow control mechanism which novice programmers usually have trouble understanding.
for loop • for loop c • for loop usage • for loop syntax • for loop construct
The for loop is, in ANSI C like in other programming languages, a very important flow control mechanism which novice programmers usually have trouble understanding.
for loop • for loop c • for loop usage • for loop syntax • for loop construct
Java Coding Conventions
Write better code by using the right data types, naming conventions, and comments.
naming conventions • datatypes • coding standards • java statements • java comments
Write better code by using the right data types, naming conventions, and comments.
naming conventions • datatypes • coding standards • java statements • java comments
Middle School Grammar Problems
Middle school students make similar MUGS (Mechanics, Usage, Grammar and Spelling) mistakes in writing. This lesson explores the most common issues.
mugs (mechanics • usage • grammar and spelling) mistakes in middle school wr • run-on • fragments
Middle school students make similar MUGS (Mechanics, Usage, Grammar and Spelling) mistakes in writing. This lesson explores the most common issues.
mugs (mechanics • usage • grammar and spelling) mistakes in middle school wr • run-on • fragments
Strunk and White and … Kalman?
The best selling English writing style guide gets a contemporary new look with the addition of Maira Kalman's charming and colourful illustrations.
the elements of style • plain english • english writing style • e b white • maira kalman
The best selling English writing style guide gets a contemporary new look with the addition of Maira Kalman's charming and colourful illustrations.
the elements of style • plain english • english writing style • e b white • maira kalman
Designing With Roses
A review of Tony Lord's book, <i>Designing With Roses</i>.
tony lord • christopher loyd • roses
A review of Tony Lord's book, <i>Designing With Roses</i>.
tony lord • christopher loyd • roses
How to Punctuate Sentences Simply and Clearly
"I got into my bones the essential structure of the English sentence - which is a noble thing." Winston Churchill
punctuation • comma • full stop • period • how to punctuate
"I got into my bones the essential structure of the English sentence - which is a noble thing." Winston Churchill
punctuation • comma • full stop • period • how to punctuate
Images in W.D. Ehrhart's "Not Your Problem"
The last part of a 4 part series, "Images in W.D. Ehrhart's "Not Your Problem" explores the images in a poem and the way they add meaning to the poem.
ehrhart • vietnam • poetry • poem • writing
The last part of a 4 part series, "Images in W.D. Ehrhart's "Not Your Problem" explores the images in a poem and the way they add meaning to the poem.
ehrhart • vietnam • poetry • poem • writing
National Punctuation Day Lesson Plan Activities
September 24th is National Punctuation Day! Try some fun and educational lesson plan activities to teach punctuation skills and build reading fluency and writing skills
national punctuation day activities • national punctuation day lesson plan • how to use punctuation marks • how to read punctuation marks • september 24
September 24th is National Punctuation Day! Try some fun and educational lesson plan activities to teach punctuation skills and build reading fluency and writing skills
national punctuation day activities • national punctuation day lesson plan • how to use punctuation marks • how to read punctuation marks • september 24
The Writing Process
These writing process tips and activities will help your child hone those all-important writing skills.
writing process • writing process steps • writing strategies • introduction to writing • writing first draft
These writing process tips and activities will help your child hone those all-important writing skills.
writing process • writing process steps • writing strategies • introduction to writing • writing first draft
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