One tiny comma can sometimes make all the difference when it comes to the meaning of a sentence or a contract for that matter. Strunk and White advocated for the Oxford comma in their classic book, “The Elements of Style,” while the AP Stylebook doesn’t require series comma. If you’re an Oxford-comma proponent like me, a recent federal court ruling will reinforce your position. (more…)
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In Praise of the Lowly Comma
Posted by cindyfazzi on December 20, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/in-praise-of-the-lowly-comma/
Oxford Comma: To Use or Not to Use? That is the Question
As a writer, the AP Stylebook is my bible. I’ve changed jobs, from journalism to P.R. and now marketing, but I continue to follow it—except for its rule against the Oxford comma. I follow Strunk and White’s rule, instead. You would do well to do the same. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 9, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/oxford-comma-to-use-or-not-to-use-that-is-the-question/
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