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ENG 102BC

ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ON A SHEET OF PAPER:

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Why should direct quotes be used in research-based essays? T/F A quoted sentence should never stand by itself. When should a parenthetical (in-text citation) be used? If not using an attributive tag, what information should appear in the parenthetical? If using an attributive tag, what information should appear in the parenthetical (if available)? If using an attributive tag, what information should appear in the parenthetical if the source is an online source without page numbers? When should a block quote be used? What is the set-up for a block quote (what does it look like)?

Eng 102 BC

PARALLELISM

WHAT IS PARALLELISM?
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same importance

Patterns fall into four areas:

Words
Forms Clauses

and phrases

Lists

PARALLELISM WORDS & PHRASES

Do not mix patterns with the ing form (gerund) of words:

The construction manager established a protocol that includes reviewing plans every morning, asking questions at stated intervals, and the summarization of work at the end of the day. The construction manager established a protocol that includes reviewing plans every morning, asking questions at stated intervals, and summarizing work at the end of the day.

PARALLELISM WORDS & PHRASES

Do not mix patterns of infinitive phrases.

A daily protocol was established to review plans, field questions, and summarize work.
A daily protocol was established to review plans, to field questions, and to summarize work.

PARALLELISM WORDS & PHRASES

Balance parallel ideas presented as pairs
Eitheror not onlybut also neithernor bothand whetheror

The clerk told me either to change my flight or take the train. The clerk told me either to change my flight or to take the train. Thomas Edison was not only a prolific inventor but also was a successful entrepreneur. Omit was

PARALLELISM FORMS
Do not mix forms.

The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner. The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.

PARALLELISM CLAUSES
A parallel structure that begins with clauses must continue using clauses. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.

The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before he game.

PARALLELISM CLAUSES
Repeat function words to clarify parallels By, to, that, because Our study revealed that left-handed students were more likely to have trouble with classroom desks and rearranging desks for exam periods was useful.

Our study revealed that left-handed students were more likely to have trouble with classroom desks and that rearranging desks for exam periods was useful.

PARALLELISM LISTS
Be sure to keep al the elements in a list in the same form. The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs. The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.

GRAMMAR PORTFOLIO
Create a brochure about parallelism. Include an unbalanced example of each parallel rule/category and its correction (there are 4).

MONDAY
Read American Dream Wiki (posted on Weebly) Outline for analysis essay Bring article with analytical principle identified (highlighted)