2. Mechanics
The technical aspect of writing, also
known as mechanics, should not
be overlooked when writing. It is one of
the properties of a well-written text
and is characterized as a set of
conventions on how to spell,
abbreviate,
punctuate, and capitalize a
composition. In academic and more
4. Standard English is used in formal settings, for example when we talk or
write to people we don't know well, such as doctors or head teachers. We
do this to show them respect or to make a good impresStandard English is
used in formal settings, for example when we talk or write to people we
don't know well, such as doctors or head teachers. We do this to show
them respect or to make a good impres
Standard English is used in formal settings, for example when we talk or
write to people we don't know well, such as doctors or head teachers. We
do this to show them respect or to make a good impres
5. Avoid using contractions in formal writing. A
contraction is a combination of two words as one,
such as "don't", "can't", and "isn't". The use of
contractions is inappropriate in formal legal writing.
Replace them with the two-word version of the
contraction.
6. The exclamation point, also called an
exclamation mark, is a punctuation mark
that goes at the end of certain sentences.
It’s less common than the period or
question mark, but it’a very easy to use.
Some might say it’s too easy to use.
7. 4.
Abbreviating an organisation's name in a citation
Can I abbreviate a well-known organisation's name in a
citation?
Yes. An organisation's name may serve as a group
author in a citation. As for other abbreviations, write the
name in full the first time followed by the abbreviation in
parentheses.
Examples
If the group name first appears in a narrative citation,
include the abbreviation before the year in parentheses,
separated with a comma.
8. 48%
HAND ACCOUNT
A simple rule for using numbers in
writing is that small numbers ranging
from one to ten (or one to nine,
depending on the style guide) should
generally be spelled out. Larger
numbers (i.e., above ten) are written as
numerals.
