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Mel
4 days ago2 min read
Tips on Using the Ellipsis
An ellipsis is a punctuation mark consisting of three consecutive dots
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Mel
4 days ago2 min read
Quotation Marks
Quotation marks are primarily used to indicate direct speech and quotations.
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Mel
4 days ago3 min read
Exclamation Points
An exclamation point indicates an outcry or an emphatic or ironic statement.
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Mel
4 days ago3 min read
Question Marks
Question marks are primarily used to indicate a direct question.
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Mel
Nov 134 min read
Brackets and Braces
Square brackets are typically used to add or clarify information that was not originally present in the text.
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Mel
Nov 114 min read
Parentheses
Parentheses serve a similar function to commas and em dashes in that they separate material that is not essential to the meaning of a...
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Mel
Nov 113 min read
Using Singular They
The use of singular “they” has become increasingly accepted both in mainstream academia and the general public. Academic writing style...
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Mel
Nov 63 min read
Parallelism
Parallelism or parallel construction refers to the maintenance of the same grammatical structure throughout a sentence or paragraph. It...
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Mel
Aug 263 min read
Tips on Using Colons and Semicolons
Colons and semicolons might have similar-sounding names, but they serve quite different functions. In this article, we will quickly go...
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Mel
Aug 265 min read
Tips on Using the Em Dash
The em dash (—) is a punctuation mark that is twice as long as a hyphen and which is typically used as a substitute for commas,...
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Mel
Aug 265 min read
How to Use Apostrophes
Apostrophes have two major functions: showing possession and indicating missing letters. In addition, in some instances, an apostrophe...
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Mel
Aug 265 min read
Tips for Using Commas
The comma can be described as one of the most used punctuation marks in English writing. It serves the main function of separating...
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Mel
Aug 262 min read
Periods in Writing
A period is a dot that is usually placed at the end of a sentence. It signifies the end of a declarative or imperative sentence. It goes...
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Mel
Aug 224 min read
The Best Punctuation Book
The Best Punctuation Book: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson, Period by June Casagrande is...
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Mel
Aug 216 min read
How to Punctuate Book Titles
TL;DR : Book titles that are located both within the text and in reference lists are typically written in italics; however, either...
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Mel
Jun 294 min read
A Quick Punctuation Guide
Punctuation is crucial as it is responsible for what is called silent intonation. That is, it lets us when to when to slow down, pause,...
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