Name: 8 Comma Rules Arizona College of Nursing First Year Composition I Module I March 4, 2023
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Description: Hello, I hope all is well. My name is Michella Adeclat, and this is my video presentation on the 8 Comma Rules..

[Audio] Hello, I hope all is well. My name is Michella Adeclat, and this is my video presentation on the 8 Comma Rules.. 

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8 Comma Rules Arizona College of Nursing First Year Composition I Module I March 4, 2023

[Audio] Rule 1 is to use a comma between all items in a series. The correct example of that rule would be: I love apples, grapes, and strawberries. Rule 2 is to use commas with dates, addresses, titles, and numbers. The correct example of that rule would be: : I was born on July 30, 1977. Rule 3 is to use a comma to set off appositives. The correct example of that rule would be: My dog, a lab mix has been in the family for eight years.. 

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Use a comma between all items in a series

Rule: Use a comma to separate each item in a series; a series is a group of three or more items having the same function and form in a sentence. Incorrect sentence:I love apples grapes strawberries. Correct sentence:  I love apples, grapes, and strawberries.

Use commas with dates, addresses, titles, and numbers

Rules for dates: In dates, the year is set off from the rest of the sentence with a pair of commas.  Rules for addresses: The elements of an address or place name are separated by commas. A zip code, however, is not preceded by a comma. Rules for titles: If a title follows a name, separate the title from the rest of the sentence with a pair of commas. Rules for numbers: In numbers more than four digits long, use commas to separate the numbers into groups of three, starting from the right. In numbers four digits long, a comma is optional. Incorrect sentence (dates): I was born July 30 1977. Correct sentence: I was born on July 30, 1977.

Rule: An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames a nearby noun. Appositives offer nonessential information. Nonrestrictive appositives are set off with commas; restrictive appositives are not. Incorrect sentence: I have had my dog a lab mix for eight years. Correct sentence: My dog, a lab mix has been in the family for eight years.

[Audio] Rule 4 is to use a comma to separate independent clauses. The correct example of that rule would be: Although the winds are picking up, I am going to head to the beach. Rule 5 is to use a coma to indicate direct address. The correct example of that rule would be: I hope all is well with you, Jennifer. Rule 6 is to use a comma after an introductory clause or phase. The correct example of that rule would be: If I want to lose weight, I must eat healthy.. 

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Use a comma to separate independent clauses

Rule: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, yet, so, or nor, for) when it joins two complete ideas (independent clauses).  Incorrect sentence: I am going to the beach on this windy day. Correct sentence: Although the winds are picking up, I am going to head to the beach.

Rule: When a speaker in a sentence names the person to whom he is speaking, this addressing of his audience is called direct address. Direct address is indicated by the use of a comma or commas, depending upon its placement within the sentence. Incorrect sentence: Jennifer I hope all is well. Correct sentence: I  hope all is well with you, Jennifer.

Use a comma after an introductory clause or phase

Rule: Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase. A comma tells readers that the introductory clause or phrase has come to a close and that the main part of the sentence is about to begin. Incorrect sentence: I need to eat healthy to lose weight. Correct sentence: If I want to lose weight, I must eat healthy.

[Audio] Rule 7 is to use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses. The correct example of that rule would be: My assignment, which I spent hours working on got deleted. Rule 8 is to Use commas to set off direct quotations. The correct example of that would be: Jael said, "I did not like the dinner because it was too spicy." We must always keep in mind run on sentences and fragments. These two types of sentences can create poor communication.. 

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Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses

Rule: Use commas to enclose clauses not essential to the meaning of a sentence. These nonessential clauses are called nonrestrictive. Clauses which are essential are called restrictive. Both restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses may begin with a relative pronoun (such as who, whom, whose, that, which). A relative pronoun refers to the noun or pronoun that precedes it. Incorrect sentence: My assignment got deleted. Correct sentence: My assignment, which I spent hours working on got deleted.

Rule: A dialogue is a conversation between two or more people. If the speaker (not the listener) in the conversation is identified, his name, (or the noun or pronoun used to refer to the speaker), and the verb that refers to his speaking are enclosed within commas. Incorrect sentence: Jael said “I did not like the dinner because it was too spicy.” Correct sentence: Jael said, “I did not like the dinner because it was too spicy.”

Rule: Run on sentence occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly. Key word is “joined” , or the combining of two sentences that have a subject and a verb that can stand on its own. On the other hand, a sentence fragment is a sentence that is missing either it’s subject or it’s main verb. Often, sentence fragments results from the omission of word. s. .

[Audio] As a future nurse it is imperative that I practice proper language.. 

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Improving grammar and spelling is a huge benefit because it’ll help develop my speech. This will allow my professor and classmates to better understand my point of view on topics that we discuss in class. Most importantly I will gain the confidence to learn different terms, concepts and be able to convey my theories with patients and co-workers once I enter the nursing workforce. Again, choosing my words and tone of voice plays a huge role in becoming a more competent nurse. Confidence is key when it comes to relaying information to a coworker, patient, or even patient families. Being able to first, understand the message you are sending and then confidently communicating that message to whomever helps eliminates future conflicts at the workplace. Allow me to identify a few consequences resulting from poor writing skills in the healthcare field. 1. Reduction in quality of care 2. Poor patient outcome or reviews 3. Waste of resources 4. Result in high healthcare cost to patients In all, excellent writing skills is needed in the healthcare field because it shows that the nurse is paying close attention to details about the patient and are able to make sound decisions based of their observations.

8 Comma Rules
Arizona College of Nursing
First Year Composition I
Module I
March 4, 2023

My name is Michella Adeclat, and this is my video presentation on the 8 Comma Rules.

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Rule 1 is to use a comma between all items in a series

The correct example of that rule would be

Rule 2 is to use commas with dates, addresses, titles, and numbers

Rule 3 is to use a comma to set off appositives

My dog, a lab mix has been in the family for eight years.

Rule 4 is to use a comma to separate independent clauses

Although the winds are picking up, I am going to head to the beach.

Rule 5 is to use a coma to indicate direct address

Rule 6 is to use a comma after an introductory clause or phase

If I want to lose weight, I must eat healthy.

Rule 7 is to use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses

My assignment, which I spent hours working on got deleted.

Rule 8 is to Use commas to set off direct quotations

Jael said, "I did not like the dinner because it was too spicy."

We must always keep in mind run on sentences and fragments

These two types of sentences can create poor communication.

As a future nurse it is imperative that I practice proper language.

8 Comma Rules Arizona College of Nursing First Year Composition I Module I March 4, 2023

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