Creating Effects in Your Writing—Tools to ‘Use’ (or Not)

Lara Varpio

doi:10.5334/pme.1540

Creating Effects in Your Writing—Tools to ‘Use’ (or Not)

Lara Varpio^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We all want our writing to have impact but realizing that goal is difficult. Prompting specific responses from readers takes savvy and the know-how to wield grammatical tools. This Writer’s Craft addresses the skill of varying emphasis in academic writing through five grammatical tools: italics, bold, dashes, parentheses, and scare quotes. It describes each of these tools, and illustrates when and how to use them effectively.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	481-485
Number of pages	5
Journal	Perspectives on Medical Education
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5334/pme.1540
State	Published - 2024
Externally published	Yes

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