| Grammatically Correct 1/18/05 A weekly grammar tip created by Academic Center Peer Writing Tutors. |
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| When to Capitalize Academic Subjects by David Felts |
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| Capitalizing academic subject correctly
allows for clearer meaning.
Capitalize academic subjects only when referring to the specific course's full name and number. Ex: The Literature 2401 class doesn't have enough students
in it. Capitalize names of academic subjects that relate to languages. Ex: I studied history last year, but this year I intend to
study English. |
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| Recommended Grammar Website of the Week by David Felts |
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| In addition to our website, www.uhv.edu/ac, this week we
are recommending Guide
to Grammar and Writing: Capitalization. This site
has all the capitalization rules, even those for emails. It also has a
quiz to reinforce the stated rules.
Visit Guide to Grammar and Writing: Capitalization at http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/capitals.htm. |
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| Test Your Knowledge by David Felts |
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| Test your understanding of capitalization of academic subjects
by correcting the following sentences.
1. My english class was very helpful in improving my writing. 2. The last class I need in order to graduate is history 4620. 3. In Mexico, I studied spanish and was not able to use english. 4. We learned all about cells in my biology class. Answers 1. My English class was very helpful in improving my writing. 2. The last class I need in order to graduate is History 4620. 3. In Mexico, I studied Spanish and was not able to use English. 4. We learned all about cells in my biology class. (No change is needed.) |
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