Notes: Fumblerules of Grammar
Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to read. Don’t use no double negatives. Use the semicolon properly, always use it...
Notes: Grammar
Make sure each pronoun agrees with their antecedent. Just between you and I, the case of pronoun is important. Watch...
Notes: Reasons English Is Hard
21 Reasons the English Language Is Hard to Learn The bandage was wound around the wound. The farm was used...
Notes: Miscellaneous Advice for Writers
Avoid alliteration. Always. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do. Employ the vernacular. Eschew ampersands &...
Notes: The Process of News Writing
Idea StageDeveloping the premise. Deciding how/why this story is important to the reader. Collect/GatherThe “reporting” part of the process. Involves...
Notes: Do’s and Don’ts of Being on Camera
DOObey camera operator’s instructionsUse clear speechForget the camera is thereFocus on your visual targetSpeak part, but not as if readingDress...
Notes: Student Newsletter Students
Amanda Lopez and Yajaira Olmeda Take a camera to every event. Write about the event or details of the event....
Notes: Tips for Writing Poetry
by Britney Langford Write what you feelWhen you write a poem, write what you are feeling. If you are feeling...
Notes: 3-part, 5-paragraph Essay
The 3-part essay, usually characterized by 5 paragraphs, comprises an introduction, the body, and a conclusion. The first paragraph of...