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Nse Grammar and Writing Tips Revised
Nse Grammar and Writing Tips Revised
HELPFUL REMINDERS
• You need a space after a comma, and after any end punctuation. These sentences are examples.
• At the end of a sentence, periods go inside the “quotation marks.” If you used an in-text citation, the period goes
after the quotation marks.
• Do not capitalize job titles except when they come immediately before the person's name or are used as part of
their name (usually replacing their first name). For example, Professor Valladares, Dr. Laurent.
• Do not capitalize fields of study unless they are languages, such as English.
• Do not capitalize bachelor’s/master’s degree but do capitalize Bachelor of Arts in engineering.
• Write out abbreviations the first time with the abbreviation: University of Central Florida (UCF)
• Use “a” before a word that starts with a consonant and “an” before a word that starts with a vowel.
• Use commas when listing items: I have an apple, a banana, and an orange.
• Use good with nouns and well with verbs: My grades are good. I want to do well in school.
• Make sure to know the difference between commonly misspelled words. For example: there, they’re, and their
have three different meanings! Over there, they are, and their books.
Writing Progress Checklist
Thesis Statement I looked at a dictionary to make sure that
I have a thesis statement. any new words I use are used correctly.
My thesis includes my topic. I am using the correct version of any
My thesis includes a claim. commonly mistaken word(s).
My thesis includes supporting Quotations
ideas for the claim. I have quotation marks around my
The rest of my paper connects to my quote(s)
thesis statement. I have introduced my quotes.
Paragraphs I have explained my quotes.
My paper is divided into multiple I have punctuated my quotes correctly.
paragraphs. I have cited my quote(s) correctly.
I have an introductory paragraph. I have a Works Cited, Bibliography, or
I have several body paragraphs. References page.
I have a conclusion. Formatting
Each paragraph relates to only one idea. I have written my paper in the proper
Each paragraph has: format (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
A topic sentence My margins are correct.
Evidence and support My paper has a title.
A wrap-up sentence My header includes all necessary
The paragraph relates to the topic information.
sentence. I have page numbers.
Transitions My spacing is correct.
I used transition phrases between Any in-text citations are correct.
paragraphs. Special Instructions
I used transition phrases within
paragraphs. I wrote enough words to satisfy the
Grammar and Punctuation required word count.
My paper is long enough to satisfy the
Are verb tenses (past, present, or future)
required page count.
consistent throughout the paper?
The paper I wrote matches the type of
I have no fragments.
I have no comma splices or fused paper I was asked to write.
sentences.
I have used commas correctly.
I have no errors in capitalization.
My sentences end with correct
punctuation.
I certify that I have read through my paper and checked all of the areas listed above.