I continue to be surprised at how writing skills are diminishing in our world. Whether it's grammar, punctuation or spelling — lots of people struggle with the English language. Nothing undermines your professionalism in the workplace like a poorly written memo or letter. I think that the prevalence of e-mail is contributing to this problem as people generally assume that anything goes in electronic communications.
Here is a website that can be a valuable resource for your punctuation challenges. It's called Guide to Punctuation, and is a no-nonsense, clear set of references. If you write for a living or just want to add to your toolkit, I suggest you visit and bookmark it. I found this site courtesy of Marcus Zillman . He is another good resource for communications professionals. Take a look at his site.
In the meantime, mind your periods and semicolons.
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