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Writing Resources

Punctuation

Period - The Punctuation Guide
Explains how to use the period with other punctuation marks.
Period: How to Use It Correctly
From the grammarly.com blog that explains what a period does and how to use it with quotation marks, parentheses, and ellipses.

Commas

17 rules for using commas correctly without looking like a fool
Writers for Business Insider compiled a list of all the times when you'll need the mighty comma.
Comma Rules: A Quick Guide
From grammarly.com blog that explains all of the trickiness of comma usage.

Semicolons

How to use a semicolon: the most feared punctuation on Earth by The Oatmeal
A funny comic walking you through exactly how to use a semicolon.
Semicolons: A Quick Guide How to Use a Semicolon
From grammarly.com blog on how to use the semicolon properly.

Colons

Using Colons Correctly
When to Use a Colon: Grammar Rules with Examples
From grammarly.com blog that shows proper usage and misusage of colons.

Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks: How to Use Them Correctly (with Examples)
from grammarly.com blog that explains when to use quotation marks whether double or single.
Using Quotation Marks - Purdue Writing Lab
Explains how to use quotation marks for direct quotes and indirect quotes.

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