Clear writers use punctuation smartly. 

How we punctuate a sentence is important because punctuation signals to readers how they should organize and process information. There are a few strict rules of punctuation use and many stylistic options. In this workshop, we discuss what those strict rules are and when and why certain other options are the best choice.

Writing with Clarity

Writing clearly in English is a challenge for native and non-native writers alike. What is it in a sentence that makes readers judge it as complex and unclear or as direct and easily understood? What general principles can we follow that will enable us to revise a sentence so that readers will judge it as clear and concise? These are the questions we will explore throughout these workshops.