Grammar, punctuation and style by Academic Skills, formerly CeDAS https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb A pick of the best online resources en-us 2019-09-10 17:02:36 UTC 2023-04-27 19:57:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/83113835/989de922b9cfa6b37c239cd18279c568/grammar_389907.jpg How to avoid zombie nominalisation cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390846421 Helen Sword

Guru of stylish writing, Helen Sword,  explains what nominalisation is and how it can stultify your writing. Recommended.

]]> 2019-09-28 10:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390846421 How misused modifiers can hurt your writing cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390846626 TED Ed

An engaging animation video that shows how sloppy grammar (misused modifiers) can lead to ambiguity or worse.

]]> 2019-09-28 10:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390846626 The Oxford Comma cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390846766 TED-Ed

What is the 'Oxford Comma' and why might it matter? Fascinating for grammar nerds everywhere.

]]> 2019-09-28 10:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390846766 Writing Elegantly cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390850689 RHUL

Dr Ursula Hackett cautions against over-signposting and excessive hedging of argument in this excellent video guide to writing elegantly.

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Kevin de Laplante argues that 
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]]> 2019-09-28 13:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390860070 Classic style prose cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390860403 Critical Thinker Academy

Kevin de Laplante  discusses a 'classic writing style' : a formal way of writing that positions the reader as a conversational partner. 

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]]> 2019-09-28 13:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390860403 The Punctuation Guide cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390860668 Jordan Penn

All you need to know about punctuation. Just click on the punctuation mark for super clear advice. Recommended.

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No-nonsense guide with exercises to test you have understood the key points about punctuation.

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Comprehensive and thorough, this site is a must for those with queries of a grammatical kind.

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]]> 2019-09-28 13:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390861130 Grammar resource cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390861868 University of Hull

Very clear explanation of typical written errors and how to avoid them.

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]]> 2019-09-28 13:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390861868 Top 20 grammar errors cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390862520 Stanford University

A study by Andrea Lunsford and Karen Lunsford (2008) found that these 20 student errors are the most likely to attract readers’ negative attention.  

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]]> 2019-09-28 13:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390862520 Grammar and punctuation cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390862641 Bristol University

Popular site that addresses grammatical error in a no-nonsense way. Perfect for those daunted by grammar terminology.

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]]> 2019-09-28 13:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390862641 Hemingway App cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390863582 This app aims to increase the readability of your writing. Find out how.

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]]> 2019-09-28 13:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/390864367 Grammar cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/393878216 Walden University

This Writing Center site addresses most of the key grammar gremlins such as run-on sentences. The videos are recommended.

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]]> 2019-10-05 09:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/393878216 Punctuation cedas https://padlet.com/cedas/il39x0gpboyb/wish/816332820 University of Hull

Part of the  informative Short Grammar site, this explains all the key points of punctuation very clearly.

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