Using Punctuation Marks

Can you imagine a world without punctuation it does not seem to be a big deal does it people cannot imagine a world without Netflix Instagram Wi-Fi or Smartphones but it would…

We’ve already covered the basics of periods, commas in the first article, and those of semicolon, colon and quotation marks in the second article of this series. Now, it’s time to…

As we saw in the first article of this series, punctuation is important because it helps your reader understand the writing clearly. Research papers often contain complex ideas and…

The correct use of quotation marks can be confusing for authors, especially those whose primary language is not English (ESL authors). Quotation marks are used to show that the…

Specific paired punctuation refers to a type of punctuation that occurs in pairs and is used to enclose or separate text within a sentence. These paired punctuations such as…

An ellipsis is a series of three periods (also called “ellipsis points” or “ellipsis dots”) that are used to replace missing or purposely omitted text. In most cases, an ellipsis…

Punctuations are a unique aspect of writing and should not be misused under any circumstances. When you think that punctuations don’t matter, remember the Oakhurst Dairy and the…

Submitting a manuscript for publication in international journals can be a daunting task, especially for those whose native language is not English. Academic papers must follow…

"I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back again."  – Oscar Wilde The previous post consisted of a…

Comma usage remains one of the most misunderstood concepts in writing. The misconception that a comma can be arbitrarily inserted to denote a pause must be dispensed with. There…

Why is Punctuation Important? Writing formally in English is more than just choosing the right words in the right order. Using punctuation in your writing helps the reader to…

Poor punctuation can camouflage, or even entirely deface brilliant ideas. This article addresses three of the most troublesome marks in English. Comma Dash Parentheses…