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Following the Conventions

The conventions of writing are the rules for punctuation, capitalization, grammar, usage, and spelling. These rules make your writing accurate and easy to follow. Notice the difference without rules:

With No Rules

what is It like at the bottom of the Sea. cold dark Mysterious and exciting say oceanographer dan Anderson, Its a whole different world according to dr Anderson the best way. Too see the ocean be in a small submarine

With Correct Conventions

What is it like at the bottom of the sea? “Cold, dark, mysterious, and exciting,” says oceanographer Dan Anderson. “It’s a whole different world.” According to Dr. Anderson, the best way to see the ocean is in a small submarine.