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Unravelling the Comma Splice (Coming to Terms)

English journal, 1998-03, Vol.87 (3), p.96 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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Title:
Unravelling the Comma Splice (Coming to Terms)
Author: Klinck, Anne L
Subjects: English ; English Instruction ; English teachers ; Errors ; Grammar ; Language Arts ; Language Usage ; Punctuation ; Secondary Education ; Teaching ; Writing ; Writing Instruction
Is Part Of: English journal, 1998-03, Vol.87 (3), p.96
Description: Argues that the prohibition against the comma splice has no logical basis whatsoever, and offers numerous examples. Maintains that English teachers should relax prohibitions against comma splices, accept that usage is flexible, and allow students a freedom which more confident writers take for granted. (SR)
Publisher: Urbana: National Council of Teachers of English
Language: English
Identifier: ISSN: 0013-8274
EISSN: 2161-8895
CODEN: ENGJBP
Source: Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
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