Punctuation Rules: Do They Really Matter?
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…
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Using Punctuation Marks
Importance of Punctuation in Research Papers (Part 3)
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…
Importance of Punctuation in Research Papers (Part 2)
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…
Correct Usage of Quotation Marks in Academic Writing
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…
Mastering the Art of Brackets: A guide to proper use in academic writing
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…
How to Use Ellipses in APA Style
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…
Price of Punctuations: The Ten-Million Dollar Comma
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…
Using Hyphens in APA Style in Academic Writing
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…
How to Effectively Use Commas in Academic Writing (Part 2)
"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…
How to Effectively Use Commas in Academic Writing (Part 1)
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…
Importance of Punctuation in Research Papers (Part 1)
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…
Comma, Dashes, Parentheses: Effectively Using Punctuations in Research Writing
Poor punctuation can camouflage, or even entirely deface brilliant ideas. This article addresses three of the most troublesome marks in English.
Comma
Dash
Parentheses…