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Comma Drama: How to Be ConfusedA polite letter to the Comma, asking for a little clarity.
The ABC's of Punctuation - Part TwoThe six rules of the Comma. Punctuation is very important it is helpful in communicating meaning and emotion, without it we would be hard pressed to understand what the printed page is trying to tell us.- The End of the Flying PredicateAn unfathomable evil meets its end...
The ABC's of Punctuation - Part OneThe comma and how to use it.Tips on punctuation. Helpful punctuation hints.- Serial Comma UsageWhen should you use a serial comma? These guidelines will help you decide.
- 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.
- Factbox: The Oxford CommaWhether it's an Oxford comma, a Harvard comma or a serial comma, those with grammar OCD have nothing to fear, as the reports that the comma rule was changing were incorrect. If you didn't know what the Oxford comma was in the first place, find out here.
- Acting TipsA quick look at some acting tips to help you develop your craft.
- What is a Comma Splice? Four Easy Ways to Fix This Grammar ErrorFix that comma splice before your teacher bleeds red ink on your paper or your job interviewer trashes your resume.
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.- How to Correctly Cite a Table from Another Source in APA StyleWhen reproducing work from another reference, it is critical that permission be obtained and the appropriate citation be used to credit the original source.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Educational Series on Punctuation and Capitalization-#7This 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.
Educational Series on Punctuation and Capitalization-#6This 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.
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.
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.
Proper Comma UseLearning brief rules of comma use is a practical way to improve your writing. It will also help you construct more interesting sentences and refine your editing.
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!!!
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.
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!
Language Arts Homework Help: Punctuation in WritingPunctuation marks are like traffic signals; Punctuation tells the reader how to read the sentence. Punctuation marks help writing to make sense; without punctuation marks reading is difficult. Here is a guide to using punctuation in your writing.- 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.
- Punctuation Rules: English Sentence BasicsThere are both internal and external punctuation symbols in the English language and each means something different. Here are the basics to get started.
- The Art of WritingThere's bad writing, good writing and then there's word art. Good writing conveys a message. Artistic writing makes a connection.
- Who Killed the Comma?A poem indicative of the struggle for education- a hunger for knowledge yet underprivliged due to circumstance.
Sentence Diagramming and YouA short review of personal memories teaching English and why sentence diagramming became an important tool. This occurred years after I swore I would never force anyone to learn such a painful practice, though later I saw how it could be useful.
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.- Taking the Mystery Out of Comma RulesThis article boils comma rules down to three most common and most important in easily understandable terms.
- Conferring Lesson PlanA lesson plan that demonstrates the process of conferring with young writers
- Punctuate Properly! Er, ProperlyLanguage is a tool. So is the punctuation surrounding it. What better way to mean what you say and say what you mean than to hold it together properly with the correct punctuation.
- Four Grammar GoofsPractice really can make perfect (or close to it) when it comes to mastering grammar. Use this article highlighting four very common comma errors as a checklist for improving your writing.
- A Quick Guide to Editing and ProofreadingA brief run-through for common grammatical mistakes for editors to find, as well as some ways to make any piece seem better-written.
- A Guide to PunctuationA guide for when and how to use punctuation properly in your personal and business writings.
- Microsoft Excel - 4 Questions on How Export to CSV WorksThis article answer some of the most common questions when it comes to exporting to CSV.
- Convert Excel Data to Comma Separated TextDefinition of a CSV file and how to create one from an excel file.
- Common Problems with Comma UsageThis articles lists common do's and don't's of comma usage.
- Those Doggone CommasHow to use commas.




