(BQ) Part 2 book "Exploring writing" has contents: Paper format, capital letters, numbers and abbreviations, other punctuation marks, spelling improvement, omitted words and letters, commonly confused words, effective word choice,.and other contents. | SE C TIO N Punctuation and Mechanics SECTION PREVIEW 22 Paper Format 23 Capital Letters 24 Numbers and Abbreviations 25 End Marks 26 Apostrophes 27 Quotation Marks 28 Commas 29 Other Punctuation Marks R ES PONDI RESPONDI N G TO I M A G ES E AG E S How does each of the signs above misuse punctuation, capitalization, and/or mechanics—and how is the direction or information in each sign changed or confused because of this error or errors? Have you seen similar mistakes in signs posted on campus? On the road? In a restaurant? In a newspaper or book? 318 9/4/09 2:11:58 PM Paper Format 22 C HAPTE R INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY CHAPTER PREVIEW Check the paper opening below that seems clearer and easier to read. Guidelines for Preparing a Paper A Copyright © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Dangers of Prescription Drugs Careless consumers can harm themselves with prescription drugs. To begin with, consumers should always be aware of the possible side effects of a prescription drug. B “dangers of prescription drugs” Careless consumers can harm themselves with prescription drugs. To begin with, consumers should always be aware of the possible side effects of a prescription drug. They should take the time. What are four reasons for your choice? Answers are on page 628. 319 9/22/09 6:49:01 PM 320 PART 3 Sentence Skills Guidelines for Preparing a Paper Here are guidelines to follow in preparing a paper for an instructor. 1. Use standard letter-sized 8½ by 11 paper. 2. Leave wide margins (1 to 1½ inches) all around the paper. In particular, do not crowd the right-hand or bottom margin. This white space makes your paper more readable and leaves the instructor room for comments. 3. Always use black as your font color, and choose a font style that is easy to read, such as Times New Roman. Avoid fancy or distracting .
