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What Is an Oxford Comma?

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What Is an Oxford Comma?

The Oxford comma, otherwise known as the serial comma, may be one of the most...

Does AP Style Use the Oxford Comma?

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Does AP Style Use the Oxford Comma?

Most style guides have a simple yes or no rule on using the Oxford comma....

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A Definitive Guide to the Oxford Comma

An Oxford comma—also known as a serial comma—is a comma placed after the second-to-last item...

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The Oxford/Serial Comma

The Oxford comma, sometimes also called the serial comma, is used to clear up confusion...

When to Use a Comma With “Et Al.”

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When to Use a Comma With “Et Al.”

“Et al.” is an abbreviation that means “and others.” You might need to use it...

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5 Expensive Comma Typos from History

You might not give commas much thought on a day-to-day basis. They’re just punctuation. But...

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Punctuation Tips: How to Use Commas Correctly

For such a common punctuation mark, the comma is a tricky fellow. Certainly, this is...

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A Guide to Chicago Author–Date Citations

The Chicago Manual of Style sets out two approaches to referencing sources in academic writing,...

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3 Differences Between British and American Punctuation

Most people are aware of the spelling and grammar differences between British and American English....

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5 Christmas Dinner Arguments for Pedants

Happy Christmas, everyone! If you’re reading a proofreading blog today, we’re guessing it’s because you’re...

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Why Grammar Is Important!

You’re probably aware that grammar is important. But some could argue that grammar is the...

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​​National Punctuation Day – How to Celebrate

Did you know that, in the United States, September 24th is National Punctuation Day? Jeff...

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Writing Tips: The Basics of Punctuation in AP Style

AP style, the style set out in the Associated Press Stylebook, provides advice on many...

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How to Cite an Ebook in AMA Referencing

The AMA referencing system is commonly used for citing sources in medical research. But how...

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How to Format Case Citations in Bluebook Referencing

The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation is a well-known legal citation style guide in the...

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Writing Tips: How to Punctuate Brackets

Brackets (or parentheses) are a useful type of punctuation. However, it can be hard to...

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8 Things You Need to Know About APA Citations

APA referencing is a widely used citation system in academic writing. But while the basics...

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