The document outlines 5 common errors to avoid in academic writing: 1) Misspelling words, 2) Beginning sentences without capitalization, 3) Using texting abbreviations, 4) Writing sentence fragments, and 5) Writing run-on sentences. It provides examples and explanations of each error and recommends developing the habit of proofreading to avoid mistakes in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation.
9. Not capitalizing the first word of each sentence is the quickest and easiest way to:
10. 1. Not get that job you want. Few employers will bother with someone who can’t or doesn’t write standard English.
11. 2. Not be taken seriously by other people. People will assume you’re dumb if your writing is sloppy. In fact, not taking the time to fix simple problems is dumb.