Section 6
General Mechanics
Book
Version 15
By Boundless
By Boundless
Boundless Writing
Writing
by Boundless
5 concepts
Common Spelling Errors
It is important to be familiar with common spelling errors to avoid them in your own writing.
Capital Letters
Capital letters are used to make certain words stand out.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or phrase.
Numbers
Sometimes it is appropriate to write numbers as numerals; other times they should be spelled out.
Italics
Writers use italics to emphasise certain words such as titles, scientific words, and foreign words.