The Mechanics of Writing
3.1. Spelling
3.1.1. Consistency
Spelling, including hyphenation, should be consistent
throughout the research paper –except in quotation, which must retain the
spelling of the original, whether correct or incorrect.
3.1.3 Plurals
Consult a dictionary for guidance. If the dictionary gives
more than one plural form for a word (appendixes, appendices), use the first listed.
3.1.4. Foreign Words
If you quote material in a foreign language, you must
reproduce all accents and other marks exactly as they appear in the original,
if you need marks that are not available on your word processor or typewriter,
write them by hand.
3.2 Punctuation
3.2.1 The Purpose of Punctuation
The primary purpose of punctuation is to ensure the clarity
and readability of writing. It adds meaning to written words and guides the
understanding of readers as they move through sentences.
3.2.2. Commas = (,)
3.2.3. Semicolon = (;)
3.2.4.
Colons = (: )
3.2.5. Dashes = (--)
3.2.5. Parentheses = (( ))
3.2.6. Hyphens = (-)
C- Use a hyphen in a compound adjective
ending with the
present participle (e.g. loving) or the past participle (e.g. inspired)
of a verb when the adjective precedes a noun.
Sports-loving throng
Fear-inspired loyalty
Hate-filled speed
3.2.9. Square Brackets = ([ ])
3.2.10. Slashes = (/ )
3.2.11. Periods = (. )
3.2.11. Question Marks = (? )
3.2.11. Exclamation Points = (! )
3.2.12. Spacing after Concluding Punctuation Marks
Publications in United States today usually have the same
spacing after a period,
A question mark or an exclamation point as between words on
same line.
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