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The Oxford comma, otherwise known as the serial comma, may be one of the most...
Most style guides have a simple yes or no rule on using the Oxford comma....
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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 comma, sometimes also called the serial comma, is used to clear up confusion...
“Et al.” is an abbreviation that means “and others.” You might need to use it...
You might not give commas much thought on a day-to-day basis. They’re just punctuation. But...
For such a common punctuation mark, the comma is a tricky fellow. Certainly, this is...
The Chicago Manual of Style sets out two approaches to referencing sources in academic writing,...
Most people are aware of the spelling and grammar differences between British and American English....
Happy Christmas, everyone! If you’re reading a proofreading blog today, we’re guessing it’s because you’re...
You’re probably aware that grammar is important. But some could argue that grammar is the...
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AP style, the style set out in the Associated Press Stylebook, provides advice on many...
The AMA referencing system is commonly used for citing sources in medical research. But how...
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation is a well-known legal citation style guide in the...
Brackets (or parentheses) are a useful type of punctuation. However, it can be hard to...
APA referencing is a widely used citation system in academic writing. But while the basics...