Researchers often use lengthy sentences to convey complex ideas, which can hinder readability and comprehension. The document distinguishes between lengthy sentences, which may be verbose, and run-on sentences, which are grammatically incorrect due to punctuation errors. Solutions to fix run-on sentences include separating independent clauses, using conjunctions, or employing semicolons.

2. Why Researchers Use Lengthy Sentences
• Formal writing requires competency in presenting intricate ideas in clear
language.
• As researchers endeavor to communicate complicated ideas, sentences
could become lengthy and convoluted.
• This, in turn, could impact the paper adversely.
• A reader has to plod through a string of words and ideas without a break.
This makes it tough to process the information.

3. Run-on Sentences vs. Lengthy Sentences
• Not all long sentences are run-on sentences.
• Lengthy sentences are often verbose and include several ideas.
• Run-on sentences are inaccurate because of either wrongly applied or
missing punctuation.
• Run-on sentences crammed with numerous ideas will be less clear than a
well-structured, concise sentence that carries one idea.

4. How to Fix Run-on Sentences
If you find a lot of run-on sentences in your manuscript, it is vital to know the
following four solutions.
• Write the two independent clauses as two separate sentences.
• Use coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) after a
comma.
• Use a semicolon between the two independent clauses.
• Use a semicolon and a linking word between the two independent
clauses.

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