Welcome to the Writing Center Anne (Torkelson) Shiell Writing Consultant Walden University.
Welcome to Writing …
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WELCOME TO WRITING …
Get out…• index card• Writer’s Guide• homework• white board• glove
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ADMIT QUESTION
How is a semicolon like a wedding ring?
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…1. P- ,of course,
2. A- ,the tallest girl,
3. D- ,Brandon,
4. A- ,Andrew… musical,
5. D- ,my…Watson,
6. A- ,the…south,
7. D- Fido,
8. P- ,in my opinion,
9. D- Barry,
10. D- ,Ann,
11. A- ,a…ideals,
12. A- , the … teacher,
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…1. The contestants came from
Dubuque, Iowa; Memphis, Tennessee; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2. I got all dressed up for the party; however, my best friend wore jeans.
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…3. Our school is overcrowded
and consequently, a new wing will be added. (NO SEMICOLON)
4. My father is an accountant; my mother is a lawyer.
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…5. German is a difficult language to
master; however, if you plan to be a scientist, you may want to study this language.
6. The roof was leaking, and the walls were sagging; therefore, the Smiths hired a contractor to repair the house.
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…7. I’ve seen photos of Paris,
France; London, England; and Rome, Italy.
8. This case bears investigation; I’ll put someone on it.
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…9. Anne is going to Japan this
summer; therefore, she is studying Japanese now.
10. On our vacation, we drove through San Francisco, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Jackson, Wyoming.
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…11. The clock on the stairs
keeps perfect time; its precision is remarkable.
12. Juan is an excellent math student; however, he is planning to be a writer.
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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS…13. Apples are usually sold by the
pound; oranges are sold by the dozen.
14. Separate the strands of yarn; then, tie every other one.
15. She came late to class; it was hard for her to catch up.
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RULE #1 SENTENCE PATTERN. Complete sentence; complete sentence.
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RULE #2 SENTENCE PATTERN. Complete sentence; transition word,
complete sentence.
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furthermore, ___________________________________.
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RULE #2 SENTENCE PATTERN. Complete sentence; transition word,
complete sentence.
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therefore, ___________________________________.
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RULE #2 SENTENCE PATTERN. Complete sentence; transition word,
complete sentence.
___________________________________;
however, ___________________________________.
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RULE #2 SENTENCE PATTERN. Complete sentence; transition word,
complete sentence.
___________________________________;
______________,
___________________________________.
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COLON: WRITER’S GUIDE PG. 27
Use a Colon for the following situations: letter, time, list, or quotation.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
I have been to four continents Africa, North America, South America, and Asia.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
I have been to four continents: Africa, North America, South America, and Asia.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
To Whom It May Concern
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
To Whom It May Concern:
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
Jill had to answer the question “When did Columbus arrive in North America?”.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
Jill had to answer the question: “When did Columbus arrive in North America?”.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
Don’t forget the number one class rule raise your hand.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
Don’t forget the number one class rule: raise your hand.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
I think I’ll go to the 700 pm movie.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
I think I’ll go to the 7:00 pm movie.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
For the recipe, you will need these ingredients salt, pepper, rosemary, and basil.
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WHERE TO PUT THE COLON…
For the recipe, you will need these ingredients: salt, pepper, rosemary, and basil.
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NO COLON NEEDED: WHY???
The ingredients needed for this recipe are salt, pepper, rosemary, and basil.
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COPY THIS DOWN!!!
NEVER use a colon directly after a verb!
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ADD TO YESTERDAY’S TIMED WRITING…
Continue writing.Try to use a semicolon!Try to start with a subordinating
conjunction!Try to start with a participial phrase!Try to use an adjective clause or
appositive!
Edit for punctuation.
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EXIT QUESTION… On a scale from 1-3, how
confident are you with commas, semicolons, and colons? Rate them separately.
3= very confident 2= okay 1= HELP!