[TCP] Clarity in writing (was RE: Comma before clauses beginning with 'if)

2010-03-30 Thread Thomas Johnson
Chuck, Thanks for the grammar mini refresher. I'm sure many of us can stand to brush up on our punctuation. I agree with those who say to put the conditional statement first. I've been trying to do that throughout my career. Chuck brings up grammar nuances that many readers may never know or

Re: [TCP] TCP Digest, Vol 42, Issue 5

2010-03-30 Thread Matt Sullivan
I agree with Chuck's suggestion of putting the dependent clause at the beginning. In the interest of humor, though... Wrap the dependent clause in parentheses. (if the clause cannot be put at the beginning of the sentence) To me, though, the period at the end of the sentence looks awkward on

Re: [TCP] TCP Digest, Vol 42, Issue 5

2010-03-30 Thread Thomas Johnson
Matt, Place the period at the end of the sentence, outside the parentheses (even if it looks odd). Tom Johnson 231-944-7454 tajohn...@microlinetc.com -Original Message- From: tcp-boun...@techcommpros.com [mailto:tcp-boun...@techcommpros.com] On Behalf Of Matt Sullivan Sent: