Module 6: Common Punctuation Mistakes
They may be tiny, but punctuation marks wield the power to transform the meaning of a sentence. Even minor punctuation errors (like, too, many, commas) can distract readers and make a piece of writing sound unprofessional. By learning how to use punctuation effectively, you can make sure that your writing – or your client’s – is clear and precise and leaves the right impression every time.
8 Comprehensive Lessons
8 Challenging Quizzes
1 Proofreading Exercise
How This Module Works
Remembering the many rules of punctuation can feel like an impossible task. In this module, we’ll teach you how to spot and fix some of the most common punctuation errors. We’ll clarify commas, analyze apostrophes, demystify dashes…and much more besides!
How This Module Works
Remembering the many rules of punctuation can feel like an impossible task. In this module, we’ll teach you how to spot and fix some of the most common punctuation errors. We’ll clarify commas, analyze apostrophes, demystify dashes…and much more besides!
Lesson 6.1: Terminal Punctuation Find out when a comma should really be a period and whether a rhetorical question needs a question mark. |
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Why Does Punctuation Matter?
You’ve probably heard the phrase: ‘It’s not what you say, but how you say it’. The same sentiment applies to the written word.
From work emails to college essays, fiction manuscripts to marketing materials…punctuation has a significant impact on the way your words are received. The right punctuation can help your words shine, conveying tone and ensuring clarity. The wrong punctuation can cause confusion and undermine the credibility of your message. This makes the ability to apply punctuation with ease a valuable skill for anyone to learn!
As a professional proofreader, clients will expect you to be a punctuation pro. If you know the rules inside out, you’ll be able to provide an invaluable service – whatever the document type or niche.
Tips on Using Punctuation Correctly
What is an Oxford comma? Should punctuation go inside or outside of quotation marks? How many exclamation points are too many? These are just some of the frequently-asked-questions we answer over on our punctuation tips blog!
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Does Punctuation Go Inside or Outside of Quotation Marks?
Mar 25, 2023
As if the differences between UK and US English spelling weren’t tricky enough, several other variations between the two dialects also exist, such as how quotations are written. In addition, the guidelines that dictate whether the punctuation goes inside or outside of quotation marks depend on the dialect you’re writing or proofreading in. While neither […]
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What Is an Oxford Comma? (With Examples)
Dec 21, 2022
Commas can be a confusing part of punctuation, and the Oxford comma is no exception. In this post, we’ll explain what exactly an Oxford comma is and how you should deal with them as a proofreader. The Oxford Comma (AKA The Serial Comma) Commas are used to separate items in a list. An Oxford comma, […]
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A Proofreader’s Guide to Exclamation Point Use
Jul 01, 2022
Exclamation points, also known as exclamation marks, are used to express excitement, enthusiasm, and other strong emotions. As a proofreader, though, you may need to help clients avoid overusing them or using exclamations in the wrong situation. So, when should exclamation points be used? And when should a proofreader step in to curb a client’s enthusiasm for […]
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