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The power of punctuation in English

Punctuation can seem a bit mysterious, or even somewhat trivial. But it is neither of these things! This webinar will showcase punctuation as a powerful tool in your writing repertoire.

Time: Wed 2025-04-02 12.15 - 13.00

Location: Zoom - no registration

Language: English

Participating: Jane Bottomley, Centre for Academic Writing and Rhetoric

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How much thought do you give to punctuation when you write? Are you confident about the use of commas, colons and semi-colons in English?

Are you clear on the difference between punctuation rules and stylistic choices? When using text editing tools, do you understand their corrections or suggestions regarding punctuation?

Clear, consistent punctuation can enhance readability and help you guide the reader through your text. Conversely, poor punctuation can render a text hard to read. It can also make a writer seem careless and unprofessional, undermining credibility.

This seminar will demystify punctuation rules and choices in English, and explore the potential of punctuation to improve and enhance your writing.

We will:

  • Look at how punctuation affects clarity and meaning;
  • Examine how punctuation can connect or separate ideas in a clear, logical manner;
  • Explore strategies for using punctuation as a powerful organisational tool;
  • Address how punctuation choices can affect the tone and focus of your writing.


This seminar will help you to make confident decisions around punctuation that can help shape your text for the reader.

Learn to enjoy the power of punctuation!

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