Finish with a strong ending. Principles Use a minimum number of abbreviations and acronyms in your text. Avoid using above and below when you mean preceding and following. Know the difference between affect and effect. Both are nouns, Affect denotes an emotional state.
Effect denotes the result of a process, event, or activity.
The semicolon connects two sentences that are closely related to one another. Use the semicolon rather than a period when the two sentences constitute a single thought. Commas should be placed wherever a speaker should pause, or whenever, there is a logical shift in your sentence. Ensure, assure, and insure have different meanings. Ensure means to make sure of a state of affairs or that an event occurs.