Writing Conventions

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What is an in-text citation?

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An in-text citation is a reference within the text of a paper that gives credit to the source of information, typically including the author's last name and the page number.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'dog', 'city', or 'book', rather than a specific name.

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When do you need to include the author's last name in an in-text citation?

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You need to include the author's last name in an in-text citation unless the author's name is already mentioned in the sentence.

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How do you use commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to enclose non-essential information.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being, such as 'run', 'is', or 'think'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in writing?

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Commas help clarify meaning by indicating pauses and separating elements in a sentence.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York'). Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the dog's leash') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').