Punctuation
IN FORMAL WRITING
IN FORMAL WRITING
Comma = join 2 independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (fanboys)
Semicolon = join 2 sentences together
Colon = "note what follows"
Em Dash =Â
Hyphen = used to join words together; frequently used for hyphenated adjectives
Brackets = insertion of words inside direct quotes for clarity to indicate that the enclosed words are yours and not those of the quoted material
Quotations = the source's exact words, verbatim
Parentheses = in-text citation or parenthetical citation