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.Learning Objectives
- You will be able to identify clear, memorable examples of every punctuation mark in action.
- You will be able to review common usage errors and how to spot them in your own writing.
- You will be able to discuss how punctuation choices affect tone, meaning, and professionalism.
- You will be able to explain quick tips for editing and proofreading with punctuation in mind.
Agenda
Punctuation With Sentence Structure- Sentence-Ending Punctuation
- Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
- Dashes vs. Parentheses
- Quotation Marks and Punctuation Placement
- Apostrophes
- Hyphens, Slashes, Ellipses, and Brackets
- Italics, Underlining, and Capitalization
- Vertical Lists and Consistency
- Parallelism and Clarity Fixes Using Punctuation
- Punctuation That Changes Meaning
- Autocorrect Errors and Over-Punctuation
- Proofreading Tips for Punctuation
- Quick Reference Recap - All 14 Punctuation Marks
Speaker(s)
Sherry PrindleProfessional 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
