There are rules that govern usage of the apostrophe, and learning these rules can help writers avoid careless mistakes.

Aug 7, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

How to use apostrophes correctly according to readily ignored mechanical and punctuation rules.

May 12, 2011 - Teresa Lojzer

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using forward slashes and back slashes in written American English.

Mar 21, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using brackets in written American English.

Mar 21, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using dashes in written American English.

Mar 21, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using parentheses in written American English.

Mar 21, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using hyphens in written American English.

Mar 18, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using semicolons in written American English.

Mar 18, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using periods in written American English.

Mar 16, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

Argued over and insisted upon, the apostrophe is one of the favourite issues of grammar pedants. But they may not be as correct as they think...

Oct 7, 2007 - Jem Bloomfield

Many have difficulty with the apostrophe ('). Here are some tips to ensure correct usage of the most misused punctuation mark in the English language.

Mar 27, 2010 - Lesh Karan

Many people are not sure when to use a possessive or omissive apostrophe. This article provides a clear set of simple rules on apostrope usage.

Jul 26, 2010 - Cathy Anne Smith

The following article explains and exemplifies the rules for using ellipses and braces in written American English.

Mar 21, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains the rules for using commas in numbers, dates, places, titles, direct address, and interjections in written English.

Mar 17, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

The following article explains and exemplifies more rules for using commas in written American English.

Mar 17, 2010 - Heather Marie Kosur

Any reader of the this article that doesn't see the errors in the subtitle could stand a refresher in how to use apostrophes.

Aug 24, 2008 - Terence P Ward

Punctuation in English developed from the increased literacy following the advent of the printing press, and marks such as the ellipsis can enhance written communication.

Jan 20, 2010 - Susan Huebert

Just as there are grammar rules that govern comma usage, there are also rules governing the usage of dashes, slashes, parentheses, brackets, and ellipsis points.

Jan 4, 2010 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Guidance on teaching apostrophes for possession to post sixteen students. Highlighting common pitfalls. First article of twelve, covering literacy lessons.

Jun 11, 2011 - Diana Finn

Here are some of the special punctuation marks used in the Cherokee language.

Apr 8, 2011 - Jeffrey R Gudzune