10-06-2014, 07:54 AM
I handed the draft thesis back because I knew it would have been instantly rejected by the examiners, due to the quality of the English. The original was in 'note to self' or 'text-speak' mode with few meaningful sentences and very few instances of such important words as "the", "that" and "is". The student, having absorbed some elements of grammar, gave me a second draft, which I read through - the final thesis was successful. Grammar is important if you are trying to communicate effectively; if your message is complex and challenging then good grammar is even more important
Bligh commanded ships at the major battles of Camperdown and Copenhagen, both commanding admirals, Duncan and Nelson respectively, commended Bligh's conduct.
Bligh commanded ships at the major battles of Camperdown and Copenhagen, both commanding admirals, Duncan and Nelson respectively, commended Bligh's conduct.
Martin
Fac me cocleario vomere!
Fac me cocleario vomere!