I think I'm doing this right... but idk.

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For the benefit of the novice writer I present a simple rule with 3 principles. When applied this rule will allow new writers a chance to express their ideas more clearly and cohesively. My rule is to: Remain consistent with your topic and thematic strings throughout your writing. In order to do this, shape the directness of your writing so that it fits the subject-matter in order to create cohesion. Also, make sure that your topic is clearly presented and stuck to in order to focus on the central idea of your writing. Finally, it is imperative that you articulate what you want to tell the reader.


So instead of writing: "Joseph Williams effectively teaches bad writers how to translate ideas onto paper. These writers make numerous mistakes before improving using his principles. Furthermore, improvement is better than continuing poor writing habits."


Say this: "Joseph Williams' Style Guide teaches bad writers how to improve their skills. Williams utilizes 10 Chapters to illustrate just how simple improvement can be for thses writers."

Clearly express what you want to say to your readers and remain consistent. This will allow a beginner writer to have the proper usage for once.

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I think I will have to go back to the comma rule. It is something that always bothers me. When you are connecting two thoughts, then you must use a comma. Also when making a list we need to have a comma between each item with the exception of the final item. Like I mentioned before I was taught it is up to the discression of the writer to use commas or not. I think we all need to get on the same page with the commas.

example: It is a nice day today, I think I will go for a walk.
example: I need to get milk, apples, bread and water on my way home from work today.

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The rule that I will be dissecting for this assignment is from “The Elements of Style.” The rule is going to be on making sentences positive. This rule is very specific with its examples, using “Ignored” instead of “was not paying attention.” Another example is “I did not remember” and change it to “I forgot.” The meaning of the sentence is of course negative, but how the sentence is structured is in a positive form. I have come up with a challenge more than a “new rule.” The word “not” is very common in a sentence whether spoken or written and what other word is more negative then “not?” My challenge or rule is to make the word not obsolete in the composition of a paper. This rule is defiantly going to be a challenge and will come with some brain power to restructure the thought process behind my own writing habits.

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After reading the Elements of Style, the rule I chose dealt with the use if not misuse of commas. Some people have told me if you're not sure of comma use, put it in anyway. Well, I tend to use commas as I pause, reflect, emphasize, and so on. I do want to study this rule more because I either see too many commas or not enough of them. But the another rule goes further - it is the rule of how to use parenthetical statements or expressions with commas. Now here is where the confusion sets in and writing with this rule can be difficult to where someone may just skip it and reword their idea without a comma.

When writing with an extra thought or phrase in a sentence that could change the sentence meaning , put the phrase in between commas.

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