Conventions are the mechanics of writing . They fix what needs to be and, puts certain things in there proper place. Conventions are all about sturcture and once again , as with oraginization order. Organization puts your ideas in order, and Conventions put your sentences in the order in which they need to be to make sense. Properly placing words, or punctuations where they need to be is critical in the writing process because it brings the paper together and polishes the piece of writing.
I dont think people really know how important conventions are, not only in writing but in everyday life. Nowadays there have been quite a few modifications to the english language, because of the modern day. Things have changed over time , and now most people talk with slang, put words together that completly change the meaning of the word, and other forms of words that have yet to be added in the dictionary, that most people dont understand due to , age differences , or cultures.
This may not pertain to conventions, but the fact that cultures have a different way of putting words and punctuating them really does interest me. To know that you both may be from different cultures , speaking different languages, and placing words in a different order, but in the end are saying the same thing as far as in meaning is something that is mystifying.
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Kara,
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you need to study linguistics! It's a fascinating field that looks at language from a scientific standpoint, as well as a cultural one. Through linguistics, you'll get a chance to talk (or learn) about the way that the brain learns to use and store language; the different levels of power that come with different forms of language; syntax (the fancy word for 'word order'), conventions (syntax + things like punctuation and rules for contraction) ... and more. I took a great class in college that allowed me to look at how creole languages are formed. As a French major, I chose Haitian creole as my focus and really enjoyed the result.
Good luck on all your draft work coming up!
Ms. Rae