- unnecessary commas- I sometimes place commons between compound element that are not independent clauses, and this section remind me not too. This was the same case for the rule that states not to use a comma after a coordinating conjunction. After reading this section I was surprised that I knew of most of these rules and most of it was a review. I know more about how to properly use commas than I thought.
- the semicolon- I did not know that you can use a semicolon between items in a series containing internal punctuation. I also learned that is correct to use a semicolon between independent clauses that are linked with a traditional expression. I am usually afraid to use semicolons in my writing because I don't know the proper use but not I feel confident about it. They are a good tool to use to vary sentence structures in writing.
- the colon- The only form of a colon that I know how to use is when writing a list. I learned that you can also use colons to direct attention to appositives and quotations. However, a colon cannot be used to introduce a list after phrases like "such as" and "including". There are not a lot of application for colons, but they do have their proper place in writing.
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Reflection:
Jenny used a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that were on the same subject. This is a good example of implementing semicolons that I am going to try and replicate in my own draft.
- Example: "Kristof’s attempts are obvious; he writes in a way that equalizes and groups together the audience with himself."
Jenny's draft also included a colon and I found this very helpful to see how this type of punctuation can be used in our essay. In this case she is using the colon to emphasize a major problem.
- Example: The author includes this unpopular opinion, not to slap today’s teachers in the face, but to address the bigger problem at hand: becoming a teacher is not seen as profitable or desirable.
Reading both drafts made me more aware how it can be difficult not to include extra commas. However, Addie had a well written sentence in her draft that employed commas really well. The commas are used to set off a phrase that provides more information.
- Example: "In her fifth example, Powell discusses the outcomes of one of journalism’s most recognized failures, Rolling Stone’s UVA rape story by Sabrina Erdley, in order to stimulate her audience to feel anger..."
Jenny used a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that were on the same subject. This is a good example of implementing semicolons that I am going to try and replicate in my own draft.
- Example: "Kristof’s attempts are obvious; he writes in a way that equalizes and groups together the audience with himself."
Jenny's draft also included a colon and I found this very helpful to see how this type of punctuation can be used in our essay. In this case she is using the colon to emphasize a major problem.
- Example: The author includes this unpopular opinion, not to slap today’s teachers in the face, but to address the bigger problem at hand: becoming a teacher is not seen as profitable or desirable.
Reading both drafts made me more aware how it can be difficult not to include extra commas. However, Addie had a well written sentence in her draft that employed commas really well. The commas are used to set off a phrase that provides more information.
- Example: "In her fifth example, Powell discusses the outcomes of one of journalism’s most recognized failures, Rolling Stone’s UVA rape story by Sabrina Erdley, in order to stimulate her audience to feel anger..."
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