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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/09%3A_Punctuation
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/08%3A_Writing_Basics_-_What_Makes_a_Good_Sentence
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/04%3A_The_Writing_ProcessWhether you are messaging a colleague, writing to your manager, creating the company newsletter, or writing a press release to the media, your writing skills can boost or hinder your career easily, ev...Whether you are messaging a colleague, writing to your manager, creating the company newsletter, or writing a press release to the media, your writing skills can boost or hinder your career easily, even if you do not have a “writing” profession.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/08%3A_Writing_Basics_-_What_Makes_a_Good_Sentence/8.03%3A_Verb_TenseSuppose you must give an oral presentation about what you did last summer. How do you make it clear that you are talking about the past and not about the present or the future? Using the correct verb ...Suppose you must give an oral presentation about what you did last summer. How do you make it clear that you are talking about the past and not about the present or the future? Using the correct verb tense can help you do this.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/09%3A_Punctuation/9.06%3A_ParenthesesParentheses ( ) are punctuation marks that are always used in pairs and contain material that is secondary to the meaning of a sentence. Parentheses must never contain the subject or verb of a sentenc...Parentheses ( ) are punctuation marks that are always used in pairs and contain material that is secondary to the meaning of a sentence. Parentheses must never contain the subject or verb of a sentence. A sentence should make sense if you delete any text within parentheses and the parentheses.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/03%3A_Argument/3.02%3A_What_are_the_Components_and_Vocabulary_of_ArgumentQuestions are at the core of arguments. What matters is not just that you believe that what you have to say is true, but that you give others viable reasons to believe it as well—and also show them th...Questions are at the core of arguments. What matters is not just that you believe that what you have to say is true, but that you give others viable reasons to believe it as well—and also show them that you have considered the issue from multiple angles.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/02%3A_Rhetorical_Analysis/2.04%3A_Striking_a_BalanceThe foundations of rhetoric are interconnected in such a way that a writer needs to establish all of the rhetorical appeals to put forth an effective argument. If a writer lacks a pathetic appeal and...The foundations of rhetoric are interconnected in such a way that a writer needs to establish all of the rhetorical appeals to put forth an effective argument. If a writer lacks a pathetic appeal and only tries to establish a logical appeal, the audience will be unable to connect emotionally with the writer and, therefore, will care less about the overall argument.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/10%3A_Working_With_Words_-_Which_Word_is_RightWriters need to use strong, meaningful words from the first sentence to the last and in every sentence in between. Imagine you are writing a grocery list to purchase the ingredients for a recipe but a...Writers need to use strong, meaningful words from the first sentence to the last and in every sentence in between. Imagine you are writing a grocery list to purchase the ingredients for a recipe but accidentally write down cilantro when the recipe calls for parsley. Having a solid everyday vocabulary will help you while writing, but learning new words and avoiding common word errors will make a real impression on your readers.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/08%3A_Writing_Basics_-_What_Makes_a_Good_Sentence/8.07%3A_Misplaced_and_Dangling_ModifiersA modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that clarifies or describes another word, phrase, or clause. Sometimes writers use modifiers incorrectly, leading to strange and unintentionally humorous senten...A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that clarifies or describes another word, phrase, or clause. Sometimes writers use modifiers incorrectly, leading to strange and unintentionally humorous sentences. The two common types of modifier errors are called misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/01%3A_Critical_Reading/1.05%3A_What_is_Critical_ReadingReading critically does not simply mean being moved, affected, informed, influenced, and persuaded by a piece of writing. It refers to analyzing and understanding the overall composition of the writin...Reading critically does not simply mean being moved, affected, informed, influenced, and persuaded by a piece of writing. It refers to analyzing and understanding the overall composition of the writing as well as how the writing has achieved its effect on the audience.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/Let's_Get_Writing_(Browning_DeVries_Boylan_Kurtz_and_Burton)/09%3A_Punctuation/9.03%3A_ColonsThe colon (:) is another punctuation mark used to indicate a full stop. Use a colon to introduce lists, quotes, examples, and explanations. You can also use a colon after the greeting in business lett...The colon (:) is another punctuation mark used to indicate a full stop. Use a colon to introduce lists, quotes, examples, and explanations. You can also use a colon after the greeting in business letters and memos.
