2.4 Capitalization
Writing at Work
Did you know that, if you use all capital letters to convey a message, the capital letters come across like shouting? In addition, all capital letters are actually more difficult to read and may annoy the reader. To avoid “shouting” at or annoying your reader, follow the rules of capitalization and find other ways to emphasize your point.
Key Takeaways
- Learning and applying the basic rules of capitalization is a fundamental aspect of good writing.
- Identifying and correcting errors in capitalization is an important writing skill.
This is adapted from “Chapter 2: Writing Basics: What Makes a Good Sentence?” of the book Successful Writing
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