Punctuation and mechanics

About this course

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Think about trying to read a sentence that’s hard to grasp due to a lack of commas or unclear semicolons. Correct punctuation is crucial for making your writing clear. This course will teach you how to:

• Punctuate sentence clauses using commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes.
• Set phrases apart using parentheses and brackets; correctly use apostrophes and hyphens.
• Use quotation marks and end punctuation; identify when to spell out numbers, money, and dates.
• Correctly capitalize words in sentences.

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Completing this course will empower you to write precisely and confidently, ensuring your message is clear and impactful.