¶ |
New idea which requires starting a new paragraph. |
# |
Space needed between words. |
R.O. |
Run-on sentence. Need to divide ideas into two or more complete sentences. |
Inc. |
Incomplete sentence. Typically, subject or verb is missing. |
Cite |
This statement is not an original thought and source must be cited. |
Agmt. |
Subject (plural or singular) does not agree with verb. |
V.T.S. |
Verb tense shifts. The verb tense should remain the same within a single paragraph in most cases. |
Title |
Titles of shorter works which are part of longer works should appear in quotation marks. Titles of full length works should be bolded, underlined OR italicized. Use one method for setting off titles within a single paper. |
CAP |
Inappropriate use of or lack of capitalization. |
Punc. |
Incorrect use or absence of punctuation. |
Prep. |
Avoid ending sentences in prepositions in formal writing. |
Sl. |
Avoid use of slang in formal writing. |
Sp. |
Spelling error. |
W.C. |
Poor or inaccurate word choice |
AWK |
Awkward or unclear phrasing |