Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing

Volume: 3 Number: 1 April 1, 2007
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Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing

Abstract

This paper focuses on the issues of run-on and stringy sentences.  They are thought to be significant ill formed structures formed by writers of English language.  Initially, they are defined with examples.  Later, various correct forms are presented.  In order to see the ways of correcting run-on and stringy sentences in actual class environment, a micro-teaching lesson is given.  In this micro-teaching lesson, there are different parts like warm-up and motivation, review of the previous material, present the new items and give examples, give the rule, do exercises, make a summery and give an assignment.  The paper ends with conclusion including a final wrap-up.  This way, both writers of English language are aimed to be informed on run-on and stringy sentences and these structures are tried to be prevented in writing, and teachers are expected to help their learners on this matter.

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Details

Primary Language

English

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Publication Date

April 1, 2007

Submission Date

December 31, 2014

Acceptance Date

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Published in Issue

Year 2007 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Altay, İ. (2007). Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 3(1), 72-82. https://izlik.org/JA39PM76DG
AMA
1.Altay İ. Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies. 2007;3(1):72-82. https://izlik.org/JA39PM76DG
Chicago
Altay, İsmail. 2007. “Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing”. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 3 (1): 72-82. https://izlik.org/JA39PM76DG.
EndNote
Altay İ (April 1, 2007) Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 3 1 72–82.
IEEE
[1]İ. Altay, “Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing”, Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 72–82, Apr. 2007, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA39PM76DG
ISNAD
Altay, İsmail. “Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing”. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 3/1 (April 1, 2007): 72-82. https://izlik.org/JA39PM76DG.
JAMA
1.Altay İ. Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies. 2007;3:72–82.
MLA
Altay, İsmail. “Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing”. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, Apr. 2007, pp. 72-82, https://izlik.org/JA39PM76DG.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Altay. Run-on and Stringy Sentences in Writing. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies [Internet]. 2007 Apr. 1;3(1):72-8. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA39PM76DG