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Importance of Proper Capitalization: A Guide to Writing Conventions

This guide explores the essential rules of capitalization in writing. Discover how to correctly capitalize proper nouns, dialogue, publication titles, and abbreviations. With practical examples and a focus on audience connection, this resource will enhance your writing skills. Whether you’re an aspiring author or looking to refine your academic papers, understanding these conventions will improve clarity and professionalism in your work. Learn how to convey your purpose effectively and establish the correct tone through proper capitalization.

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Importance of Proper Capitalization: A Guide to Writing Conventions

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  1. WITHOUT TALKING, open your Writer’s Notebook and draw a line. Copy and Hello correct 15 capitalization errors (see if you can find them all!) on inaguaration day we went to washington, d.c., and waited in the cold to see president obama and his family. “here he comes,” i cried when i spotted his presidential limousine rounding the southeast corner of pennsylvania avenue and head toward the national mall.

  2. CONVENTIONS capitalizing correctly

  3. The TRAITS OF WRITING CONVENTIONS IDEAS ARE SENTENCE FLUENCY ORGANIZATION Checking Spelling including Findinga Topic VOICE Well-Built Sentences Creating a Lead Punctuating/Paragraphing and WORD CHOICE and Establishing a Tone Focusing the Topic Varying Sentence Types Sequence/Transition Words and Capitalizing Correctly Applying Strong Verbs Conveying a Purpose Developing the Topic Smooth and Rhythmic Flow Structuring the Body Selecting Striking Words/Phrases “Capitalizing Correctly” Connecting to Audience Using Specific/Accurate Words

  4. Think About: • Did I capitalize proper nouns for people, places, and things? • Did I capitalize dialogue correctly? • Did I capitalize abbreviations, acronyms, and people’s titles correctly? • Did I capitalize the title and/or other headings?

  5. In your personal reading/AR book… Find three examples of each of the four capitalization rules: Proper Nouns First Word of Dialogue Publication Titles and Other Headings Abbreviations, Acronyms, People’s Titles

  6. Think About: • Did I capitalize proper nouns for people, places, and things? • Did I capitalize dialogue correctly? • Did I capitalize abbreviations, acronyms, and people’s titles correctly? • Did I capitalize the title and/or other headings?

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