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Gene Dickerson Comma Use.
Eugene Dickerson Use of the Comma The use of the comma is sometimes questionable, regarding where to place it in a sentence. Early in my education, I was taught that a comma was used to take a breath while reading. I was taught that in writing, a comma is used in the very same way. There are a variety of rules regarding the proper use of commas as stated in my table of contents rule page. For example, in writing; if there are three or more items written consecutively, the first two items must be separated by a comma but not the last. Such as, I have one apple, one orange, and one pear. This is known as the “serial” comma according to “Elements of Style”, written by Strunk &Williams, (pg.2). I don't think you have to reference the page number when you do not use an exact quote from the book. All parenthetical expressions do require comma use however, where to place that comma, is questionable. Does the comma separate one word from another or does it separate one phrase from one word? Such is the case with the term however. Logic indicates that the flow of the sentence must not be interrupted; therefore the comma placement is where the writer thinks it should be. As mentioned in the opening paragraph, commas are also used to take a breath while reading or in writing. This is an example of that rule. Placement of the comma is strategic according to the author. Would this be correct or incorrect? In some cases, I have looked at essays written by students that started at the top of a page and ended at the bottom of a page You may want to mention that this is called a run-on sentence and can be corrected with the use of a comma. You may also want to provide an example fo this.-Kate Wynalek. Clearly the flow of the sentence needed to be interrupted. In a case such as this, commas should be strategically placed so a sentence flow can be established. A pause in reading the passage or a pause in writing the passage must be created in order to make the passage readable. In the first example S&B (pg.2) says “if the flow is slightly interrupted the comma can be omitted”, at the authors discretion. Again, the comma use is questionable. Williams states in “Style Towards Clarity and Grace”, “But how we think about correctness depends on our social and geographical origins, on our educational history, even on our character” (pg.170). There are several instances of comma usage that requires exact rules to be applied. For example, parenthetical expressions must include commas when dates are used containing words and figures. A sentence containing two independent clauses must be separated by a comma. For example; I am going home, I am going to take my shoes off and put my feet up. In order to conform to my rule, it is important to understand that logic plays a role in sentence structure, along with the rhythm of that sentence. If a sentence is constructed in a word sequence such as; I think that you need a colon here instead of a semi-colon. Henry has headaches regularly, Henry hates having headaches regularly. A comma must be used to distinguish the two sentences while maintaining the rhythm and structure of both sentences. The rule allows for comma use in order to maintain creativity by the author You may want to re-phrase this sentence...it is awkward.
. I have learned over the years that the English language changes according to its’ usage, such as in the case of the possessive singular noun. Does the apostrophe go behind the last letter or is the apostrophe supposed to be placed between the last letters? Williams says, “If we are committed to excellence in prose, have a common end; a style that communicates effectively, even elegantly. That style by and large, is one that is readable, precise and forceful” (pg.197). Eugene Dickerson Use of the Comma The use of the comma is sometimes questionable, regarding where to place it in a sentence. Early in my education, I was taught that a comma was used to take a breath while reading. I was taught that in writing, a comma is used in the very same way. There are a variety of rules regarding the proper use of commas as stated in my table of contents rule page. For example, in writing; if there are three or more items written consecutively, the first two items must be separated by a comma but not the last. Such as, I have one apple, one orange, and one pear. This is known as the “serial” comma according to “Elements of Style”, written by Strunk &Williams, (pg.2). All parenthetical expressions do require comma use however, where to place that comma, is questionable. Does the comma separate one word from another or does it separate one phrase from one word? Such is the case with the term however. Logic indicates that the flow of the sentence must not be interrupted; therefore the comma placement is where the writer thinks it should be. As mentioned in the opening paragraph, commas are also used to take a breath while reading or in writing. This is an example of that rule. Placement of the comma is strategic according to the author. Would this be correct or incorrect? In some cases, I have looked at essays written by students that started at the top of a page and ended at the bottom of a page. Clearly the flow of the sentence needed to be interrupted. In a case such as this, commas should be strategically placed so a sentence flow can be established. A pause in reading the passage or a pause in writing the passage must be created in order to make the passage readable. In the first example S&B (pg.2) says “if the flow is slightly interrupted the comma can be omitted”, at the authors discretion. Again, the comma use is questionable. Williams states in “Style Towards Clarity and Grace”, “But how we think about correctness depends on our social and geographical origins, on our educational history, even on our character” (pg.170). There are several instances of comma usage that requires exact rules to be applied. For example, parenthetical expressions must include commas when dates are used containing words and figures. A sentence containing two independent clauses must be separated by a comma. For example; I am going home, I am going to take my shoes off and put my feet up. In order to conform to my rule, it is important to understand that logic plays a role in sentence structure, along with the rhythm of that sentence. If a sentence is constructed in a word sequence such as; Henry have headaches regularly, Henry hates having headaches regularly. A comma must be used to distinguish the two sentences while maintaining the rhythm and structure of both sentences. The rule allows for comma use in order to maintain creativity by the author. I have learned over the years that the English language changes according to its’ usage, such as in the case of the possessive singular noun. Does the apostrophe go behind the last letter or is the apostrophe supposed to be placed between the last letters? Williams says, “If we are committed to excellence in prose, have a common end; a style that communicates effectively, even elegantly. That style by and large, is one that is readable, precise and forceful” (pg.197).
Not a bad essay. You may want to make sure that you have paragraphs when you copy/paste on to the wiki. Also, when you are referencing a book you need to mention the author, use the quote, and just put the page number in parentheses like this : (197) you don't need to write (pg.197)-Kate Wynalek
. I have learned over the years that the English language changes according to its’ usage, such as in the case of the possessive singular noun. Does the apostrophe go behind the last letter or is the apostrophe supposed to be placed between the last letters? Williams says, “If we are committed to excellence in prose, have a common end; a style that communicates effectively, even elegantly. That style by and large, is one that is readable, precise and forceful” (pg.197). Eugene Dickerson Use of the Comma The use of the comma is sometimes questionable, regarding where to place it in a sentence. Early in my education, I was taught that a comma was used to take a breath while reading. I was taught that in writing, a comma is used in the very same way. There are a variety of rules regarding the proper use of commas as stated in my table of contents rule page. For example, in writing; if there are three or more items written consecutively, the first two items must be separated by a comma but not the last. Such as, I have one apple, one orange, and one pear. This is known as the “serial” comma according to “Elements of Style”, written by Strunk &Williams, (pg.2). All parenthetical expressions do require comma use however, where to place that comma, is questionable. Does the comma separate one word from another or does it separate one phrase from one word? Such is the case with the term however. Logic indicates that the flow of the sentence must not be interrupted; therefore the comma placement is where the writer thinks it should be. As mentioned in the opening paragraph, commas are also used to take a breath while reading or in writing. This is an example of that rule. Placement of the comma is strategic according to the author. Would this be correct or incorrect? In some cases, I have looked at essays written by students that started at the top of a page and ended at the bottom of a page. Clearly the flow of the sentence needed to be interrupted. In a case such as this, commas should be strategically placed so a sentence flow can be established. A pause in reading the passage or a pause in writing the passage must be created in order to make the passage readable. In the first example S&B (pg.2) says “if the flow is slightly interrupted the comma can be omitted”, at the authors discretion. Again, the comma use is questionable. Williams states in “Style Towards Clarity and Grace”, “But how we think about correctness depends on our social and geographical origins, on our educational history, even on our character” (pg.170). There are several instances of comma usage that requires exact rules to be applied. For example, parenthetical expressions must include commas when dates are used containing words and figures. A sentence containing two independent clauses must be separated by a comma. For example; I am going home, I am going to take my shoes off and put my feet up. In order to conform to my rule, it is important to understand that logic plays a role in sentence structure, along with the rhythm of that sentence. If a sentence is constructed in a word sequence such as; Henry have headaches regularly, Henry hates having headaches regularly. A comma must be used to distinguish the two sentences while maintaining the rhythm and structure of both sentences. The rule allows for comma use in order to maintain creativity by the author. I have learned over the years that the English language changes according to its’ usage, such as in the case of the possessive singular noun. Does the apostrophe go behind the last letter or is the apostrophe supposed to be placed between the last letters? Williams says, “If we are committed to excellence in prose, have a common end; a style that communicates effectively, even elegantly. That style by and large, is one that is readable, precise and forceful” (pg.197).
Not a bad essay. You may want to make sure that you have paragraphs when you copy/paste on to the wiki. Also, when you are referencing a book you need to mention the author, use the quote, and just put the page number in parentheses like this : (197) you don't need to write (pg.197)-Kate Wynalek
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