Punctuation

Good Grammar: For most people, learning grammar is the first step in learning to write. Rules of grammar are the foundation for clear sentences, and clear sentences lead directly to good writing.
Commas and Proofreading: When you have completed a near-final draft of your paper and you’re ready to begin looking for errors in punctuation, spelling, and mechanics, it’s often best to focus on one problem at a time.
Comma Splices: Comma splices occur when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma. In other words, the words on each side of the comma could form their own sentence.
Using Ellipses: Do you have a quotation that is too long and mostly meaningless? You can use an ellipsis to leave out extra or unnecessary words.

Using Semicolons: Semicolons are often misused in everyday writing, so here are three simple rules which cover the vast majority of problems.
Common Problems with However, Therefore, and Similar Words: Writers often err when using words like however, furthermore, therefore, thus, consequently, and moreover to conjoin sentences.
Punctuation Pattern: Even though punctuation can sometimes be confusing, this information should help answer some of your punctuation questions.

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