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Comma Rules: How to Use Commas Properly - Part ThreeEvery writer, even the good ones, sometimes need a little help with commas. Here is a helpful guide in explaining comma use in your sentence structure to make your writing flow smoothly.
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Comma Rules: How to Properly Use Commas - Part OneEvery writer, even the good ones, sometimes need a little help with commas. Here is a helpful guide in explaining comma use. In this article, part one, learn how to use comma in regards to names, dates and places.
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Comma Rules: How to Use Commas Properly - Part TwoEvery writer, even the good ones, sometimes need a little help with commas. Here is a helpful guide in explaining comma use in your sentence structure to make your writing flow smoothly.
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Those Doggone CommasHow to use commas.
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Common Rules for Using CommasMany writers over-use the comma. Commas make it easier to read and understand the written word. It is important to know the rules of commas and use them properly. -
The Grammar Police: the Correct Use of CommasThe correct use of commas makes your work easier for your reader to read and understand.
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How to Use Commas CorrectlyAn article about the effective use of commas in text
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A Few Rules About CommasYou need to remember that commas are normally placed where you would pause to take a breath when speaking.
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How to Avoid Using Serial Commas in Your WritingWriters frequently abuse commas and amateur writers are quick to criticize others when they don't use at least five commas per sentence. The Chicago Manual of Style sets comma use straight once and for all.
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Using Commas when Writing for the Web," "Editing 101"The 'comma' is one of the smallest words that pertain to grammar, and yet, it is the most difficult usage to learn. Learning the words that make up FANBOYS will be the start to learning correct grammar. -
6 Thoughts on "Oxford" Commas - and People Who Love Them Too MuchSorry to break it to you, grammar nerds, but the Oxford comma just isn't that important. Here's why.
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Learning About Commas with "The Yahoo! Style Guide""The Yahoo! Style Guide" will answer all of the questions you may have about writing online. It is the ultimate sourcebook for those hoping to improve their writing to attract more readers! -
Proper Punctuation: CommasMany rules and conventions govern comma use in the United States. Some of these conventions are changing. Most of the changes are deteriorations of useful rules.
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Inquiry on Writing, Grammar, Commas, and SpellingThis is an comedic exploration article on why we deem grammar to be important...when most people are not very good at it.
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The Basics of Grammar: When to Capitalize, How to Use Numbers, Commas, Semi-Colons, Hyphens, Colons, and Quotation MarksStop relying on your word processor to check your grammar. You should already know how the basics of grammar, but this will refresh your memory. -
Grammar 102: PunctuationUnderstanding punctuation rules can make writing in the English language easier.
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Educational Series on Punctuation and Capitalization-#8Today we learn another way to use commas. This series will cover punctuation and capitalization, starting with beginner stage. Whether you are teaching or an adult wanting to refresh your knowledge, this is a daily series you won't want to miss. -
Educational Series on Punctuation and Capitalization-#5This series will cover punctuation and capitalization, starting with beginner stage. Whether you are teacher, student or an adult wanting to refresh your knowledge, this is a daily series you won't want to miss.
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PunctuationPunctuation can be confusing. There are a few simple tips for learning how to recognize and use periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, apostrophes, colons, and semicolons.
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Avoid Common Grammar MistakesWriters should continually remind themselves of writing techniques and pitfalls. Take a quick stop here to remind yourself of things to avoid.
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Punctilious About Punctuation? Check Out 'The New Yahoo! Style Guide'The new Yahoo! Style Guide is persnickety about punctuation. Especially written for Web writers, this must-have resource spells out everything you need to know about punctuation -- from ampersands & ellipses... to exclamation points!!! -
Common Writing Mistakes CorrectedEditor gives tips on commas and more to citizen journalists and writers
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Educational Series on Punctuation and Capitalization-#4This series will cover punctuation and capitalization, starting with beginner stage. Whether you are teaching or an adult wanting to refresh your knowledge, this is a daily series you won't want to miss.
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How to Use Apostrophes in Your WritingNext to commas, apostrophes cause writers the most problems. A quick guide to proper use of the apostrophe in writing fiction and nonfiction.
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English Grammar Lesson Plan: PunctuationAn English grammar lesson plan for middle or high school students that teaches the use of commas with coordinating conjunctions. Sample questions and sentences for overhead transparency or worksheets and possible follow-up activities are included.
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English Grammar: PunctuationMany people ignore the rules of English grammar in their writing. When a sentence is not properly punctuated, the reader may become confused, or not receive the impression the writer intended. -
The Rules of Comma UsageHow to avoid errors in comma usage. -
ESL: The Fourteen Most Common Comma Rules in EnglishEven the most eloquent English speakers can struggle with punctuation. You don't have to be a non-native speaker to struggle with to comma, or not to comma? This is a simplified guide to help you become comma-savvy. -
How to Make Your First Novel Publisher-PerfectThis how-to guide is meant to help beginning novelists edit their own manuscripts, so they can create a better product to meet the stringent requirements of today's literary agents and publishers.
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Jennifer Michael Hecht's "Funny", a Study of Her PoetryIn Jennifer Michael Hecht's award winning Funny, she takes classic jokes and twists them to her poetic liking. I try to take these twisted results apart and look at how she does this. -
The Influence of African American Culture and Musical Structure in Toni Morrison's JazzThis research paper examines the influence of African American culture and musical struction in Toni Morrison's novel Jazz.
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When and Where to Use a CommaThis article teaches when and where to use a comma. -
New York Times Headlines - the RetortsI used to take a class that had us use the New York Times headlines as "batting Practice" for funny. Headline, retort. Headline, retort. Repeat. A lot.
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How to Implement Site Search on Your WebsiteThe increased functionality of the Internet has allowed even the smallest of websites to implement a site search function that aides the user and provides more access to their content. Following are tips for how to implement a site search function. -
The Eyes of Passers-byThe following piece has its origins in the dying days of January 1993.
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What's Wrong With Being Childless When So Many Women Have Too Many Kids?I worry about a woman who makes an ignorant rationalization, for one reason or another, in continuing to have one kid after another. Then, I worry the most about the children.
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To Write or Not is the Right Question:Of all the things "thin skinned" people should avoid, being a writer is way up there near the top of the list. "Why", you ask? Well, because if you want to write, you expect people to read what you write.
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How to Use the Correct PunctuationWe will cover how to use the six basic punctuation marks in a sentence.
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Oblivion in RecessionThe following piece has its origins in the dying days of January 1993.
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Writing for an International AudienceMany people spend years trying to master the art of writing in the English language. Unfortunately, preparing documents for international exposure is often overlooked.
