this is kind of random but I feel like I have to say this because I SEE IT SO MUCH AT SCHOOL and back to school time is coming soon
when writing on notebook paper. the margin + 3 holes go on the LEFT SIDE.
when writing on notebook paper, there is another margin on the right side that's just barely visible. you do NOT WRITE PAST THAT MARGIN
when typing, you should NOT put a space before punctuation. yes I know I do this a lot but that's because I'm on tumblr . I'm not writing a formal essay okay. your text should look like THIS:
I went to the grocery store today. I bought a ton of fruit; apples, grapes, and pears were all on sale.
I went to the grocery store today . I bought a ton of fruit ; apples , grapes , and pears were all on sale .
and, obviously, ALWAYS CAPITALIZE "I". CAPITALIZE THE BEGINNING OF SENTENCES. CAPITALIZE PROPER NOUNS.
I'm tired of seeing SENIORS making these mistakes. I literally see it every day and it's SO INFURIATING. yes I do blame the school system and the parents for not caring about their children's education, but just because they didn't do better for us doesn't mean we can't do better for ourselves.