Syllabus
Correction / Editing
Symbols
| ab | abbreviate |
| abst | abstract or general words
(be more specific) |
| adj / adv | adjective or adverb is incorrect
Adjective or Adverb? |
| agr | agreement error |
| ambig / clarify | ambiguous or unclear |
| ' | apostrophe needed |
| awk | awkward phrasing awk
Strategies for Improving Sentence Clarity |
| no cap | no capitalization |
| cap | capitalize |
| choppy | too many short sentences Sentence Variety |
| ( ) | close the spaces |
| cliché | worn-out word or phrase (deadwood) |
| : | colon needed |
| , | comma needed Using Commas |
| no , | no comma |
| CS
|
comma splice (two independent clauses incorrectly joined with only a comma; commas are separators) |
| / | delete |
| dev | development needed |
| FRAG | fragment Sentence Fragments |
| FS / RO
|
fused or run-on sentence (two independent clauses
run together without correct punctuation or appropriate conjunctions)
Run Ons - Comma Splices - Fused Sentences |
| ^ | insert |
| mm | misplaced modifier |
| // | parallelism Parallel Structure |
| ¶ | new paragraph |
| ref / pron ref | unclear reference / pronoun reference
Using Pronouns Clearly |
| RO / FS | run-on sentences/fused sentence |
| ; | semicolon needed
Commas vs. Semicolons |
| no ; | no semicolon |
| shift | shift in tense or person |
| sp | spelling error |
| tense | incorrect verb tense |
| trans | transition needed |
| var | var Sentence Variety |
| vt | incorrect verb tense Verb Tense Consistency |
| wc | word choice inappropriate |
| wdy | wordy Conciseness
Removing Word Clutter |
| ww | wrong word |
Editing and Proofreading Strategies for Revision
How to Proofread and Edit Your Writing
Using Commas Exercises and Answers
Bowling Green State University Writing
Lab Handouts
Sentence
Combining Basics
The
Writing Center at UW-Madison
Clear
Concise Sentences
Grammar Slammer!
Punctuation
Rules
Style
and Usage
Common
Mistakes
Glossary
of Grammatical Terms
Roane State
Community College OWL
Removing
Word Clutter
Syllabus
ENG 114 Main
Fall Schedule Online Class