While grammar is important, so is paper variety. When sentence writing, consider not only editing grammar but also adding embedded clauses for variety.

Jul 1, 2010 - Lisa Devoto

Fused sentences and comma splices are common in writing and can easily be corrected with punctuation. Learn how to recognize and correct run-on sentences in your writing.

Nov 21, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

College students can format research papers correctly by learning the different parts of a research paper and following these simple guidelines.

Jan 6, 2011 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Is it okay to begin a sentence with a conjunction, like "and" or "but"? Style books suggest it's an acceptable practice but should be used carefully.

Dec 5, 2011 - Susie Yakowicz

Sometimes people focus too much on grammar over style when editing papers; try these style tips to reduce wordy phrases and make active tense passages.

Jul 1, 2010 - Lisa Devoto

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.

Sep 4, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

The main rules of referencing for formal reports are described including in text citations and listings at the end of the manuscript.

Jun 20, 2010 - Richard Brereton

When editing a paper or essay, be sure to check for parallel sentence structure by reading each segment individually with the sentence to see if it makes sense.

Sep 8, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Students should learn how to write a paper that will earn the highest possible grade because the reality is that grades do matter, and they matter for several reasons.

Sep 22, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

While people often speak in fragments, fragments are unacceptable in an essay. Correcting sentence fragments isn't too difficult.

Mar 13, 2011 - Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Thesis papers are often considered difficult assignments, but with the tips below a thesis paper can be the easiest kind of essay to write.

May 29, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Writing an "A" paper requires the right battle-plan, which tackles the bigger issues before the smaller ones.

Mar 19, 2009 - Elisabeth Sharber

A sentence expresses a complete thought. The thought can be one word (e.g., "Go!" or "Where?"), but most sentences are built around a subject and a verb.

Jun 2, 2011 - Carol Wells

Sentences are still a struggle for many students, help them relearn the basics. A sentence must include a predicate and subject for it to be a complete sentence.

Sep 30, 2006 - Debbie DeSpirt

A new guide to basic sentence-building requires less prior knowledge than similar books, including the classic "Strunk and White." It is almost jargon-free.

Mar 8, 2011 - Ken Braiterman

Grammatically correct sentences are essential. This explains how to write compound and simple sentences in order to create variety in a written piece.

Apr 19, 2011 - Jared Forman

Before tackling any writing task in ESL, make sure you understand why you are writing and who you are writing to.

Nov 23, 2010 - Marlene de Wilde

It's impossible to remember every complicated rule of the English language when you are rushing to turn in a paper. Follow these rules to avoid common mistakes in papers.

Oct 27, 2008 - Megan B. Wyatt

When writers maintain parallelism, it provides balance to whatever they are writing and this balance increases the power of their words.

Aug 25, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz