Chapter 6: Perfecting Your Writing: Grammar
Chapter Summary
Key Takeaways
- In order to write accurately, it is important for writers to be aware of commonly confused words
- Accurate, error-free spelling enhances your credibility with the reader.
- Knowing commonly misused homonyms may prevent spelling errors.
- Using a dictionary and thesaurus as you write will improve your writing by improving your word choice.
- Connotations of words may be positive, neutral, or negative.
- Slang, clichés, and overly general words should be avoided in academic writing.
Activities for Further Reflection
- Review the latest assignment you completed for school. Does it contain any commonly confused words?
- In one paragraph, describe in detail what you think makes a person successful. When you are finished, proofread your work for spelling errors. Exchange papers with a partner and read each other’s work. See if you catch any spelling errors that your partner missed.
