Are These Sentences Correct for My Thesis?

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The discussion centers around the correct use of apostrophes in English, particularly in academic writing. Participants analyze several sentences to determine the proper possessive forms, concluding that the second option in each case is correct: "increasing a sample's length," "having known a standardized sample's cross-section," and "signals defining a molecule's characteristics." There is also a debate about the appropriateness of using apostrophes for plural nouns, with a consensus that they should only be used in possessive contexts. The conversation touches on the nuances of English grammar, including the distinction between singular and plural subjects in sentences, and the preference for more formal constructions over contractions. Participants express a mix of humor and frustration regarding English grammar rules, emphasizing the importance of clarity and correctness in formal writing, especially for a thesis. The thread concludes with a light-hearted exchange about the challenges of mastering English grammar.
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English in school would've been more exciting had they spent more time teaching what's been said in this thread. It feels as if they just touched on the basics.
I've learned more here than studying Shakespeare or poetry...:smile:
 
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n0_3sc said:
English in school would've been more exciting had they spent more time teaching what's been said in this thread. It feels as if they just touched on the basics.
I've learned more here than studying Shakespeare or poetry...:smile:

But when it comes the time ere thesis due
and thru' the twilight hours do strike thine keys
You will have Shakespeare's lofty crown on you
with idiom fine as molecular breeze.

and that's all that matters. Because science departments just love iambic pentameter.
 
  • #33


You reminded me

:devil:
'For your Professor pray prepare
no paragraph Sir overlook!
And soon you will become aware
He never deviates from the book
But write it down Sir, every bit!
As though the Holy Ghost dictated it!'
 
  • #34


^^ oh crap, what have I done! :eek:
 
  • #35


epenguin said:
You reminded me

:devil:
'For your Professor pray prepare
no paragraph Sir overlook!
And soon you will become aware
He never deviates from the book
But write it down Sir, every bit!
As though the Holy Ghost dictated it!'
Quadrameter is for sissies!
 

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