Full stop – how to use them
Definition The full stop is a punctuation mark indicating a strong pause. It is used most commonly at the end of a complete sentence like this one. Examples This is…
Punctuation is used to create sense, clarity and stress in sentences.
You use punctuation marks to structure and organise your writing. The most common of these are the period (or full stop in British English), the comma, the exclamation mark, the…
Capitalization Rules
Rules of Capitalization Capitalize the first word of a quoted sentence. Capitalize a proper noun. Capitalize a person’s title when it precedes the name. Do not capitalize when the title…
Grammar
Grammar is a subject too complex to be summarized here. Poor grammar may do nothing worse than irritating your readers. Sometimes, however, poor grammar can make your writing confusing or…
The Writing Process
Writing is a skill that is acquired through conscious and persistent effort: it is not an instinctive skill that we are born with. There are several reasons why writing is…
The Importance of Communication Skills
Communicating the intended message clearly and effectively is an important skill, which is often a key factor in deciding the chances of success. Communication is the process of transforming information…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Research Papers
Every researcher wants to submit an excellent research paper at the termination of their research. Your piece of writing is the only medium that conveys your hard work to the…
Luck
Luck= (1) an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that brings good fortune or adversity: We met each other out of pure luck. Bad luck caused his downfall. Good fortune; be lucky,…