Learn valuable punctuation skills to improve your business writing.
Professional writing doesn't have to be complicated, but punctuation matters more than many realize. In this clear, fast-moving session, we'll go over every standard punctuation mark, with workplace-relevant examples that help you punctuate with confidence--not confusion. From commas to colons to vertical lists and apostrophes, you'll sharpen your clarity and credibility by getting the small things right.
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Punctuation With Sentence Structure
- Sentence-Ending Punctuation
- Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
- Dashes vs. Parentheses
- Quotation Marks and Punctuation Placement
- Apostrophes
Punctuation for Clarity and Style
- Hyphens, Slashes, Ellipses, and Brackets
- Italics, Underlining, and Capitalization
- Vertical Lists and Consistency
- Parallelism and Clarity Fixes Using Punctuation
Common Pitfalls and Cleanups
- Punctuation That Changes Meaning
- Autocorrect Errors and Over-Punctuation
- Proofreading Tips for Punctuation
- Quick Reference Recap - All 14 Punctuation Marks
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This course was last revised on July 28, 2025.
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- ASAP PACE 0.1
- This course is pre-approved through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) for 0.1 CEU(s) towards your PACE Recertification.
- IAAP 1.0
- All education that aligns with the CAP Body of Knowledge can be used toward recertification. Lorman Education Services believes this course does align and should be counted toward recertification. Please visit IAAP's certification webpage to review recertification details and requirements. https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/CAP_Recertification. Course Length: 1.0.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Sherry Prindle
Professional Coach Academy
- Lead Trainer Specializing in Writing, Communication, and Data – PTR Performance Training Resources
- Professional Coach Academy Founder – Certifying life and executive coaches since 2008
- Curriculum Development Specialist for training companies and government agencies
- Founder and host of a Star Summit speaker and trainer incubator
- Certified as a Professional Trainer, Master Coach, and Gamification Master Craftsman
- Interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree in Business, Communications, and Linguistics
- Contact at 817 657-5301 or [email protected] www.ProfessionalCoachAcademy.com
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