Brush up on your punctuation
with Mary Morel
Punctuation mistakes are distracting and undermine your professionalism. Some people judge your writing by your grammar and punctuation and think that errors, such as a wrong apostrophe, indicate a lack of attention to detail.
Yet I know from reading hundreds of business documents by highly intelligent people that mistakes are usually caused by not understanding some punctuation principles.
This course is part of my more comprehensive Grammar, Punctuation and Usage course. You can upgrade to that course at any time. You just need to email me for a coupon code so you receive a discount.
Many business teams or organisations buy an annual licence for their employees. Contact me to learn more (details below).

Who should do this course?
This course is perfect for you if you are sometimes unsure about when to use semicolons, hyphens or apostrophes. Or maybe you just want to understand more about comma usage.
Whatever your punctuation questions are, this course will answer them.
If you can't find answer to your questions, you are welcome to email me.

An easy-to-use online course
The course includes an e-book, Punctuation Guide, you can download and keep for future reference.
The other learning tools include videos, information sheets, activity sheets and quizzes.

Course curriculum
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1
Introduction
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Welcome
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Punctuation Guide
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Useful website references
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Parts of speech
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2
Abbreviations
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Abbreviations
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Abbreviations (quiz)
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3
Ampersands
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Ampersands
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Ampersands (quiz)
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4
Apostrophes
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Apostrophes
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Apostrophes (video)
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Apostrophes (quiz)
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5
Capitalisation
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Capitalisation
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Capitalisation
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Capitals (quiz)
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6
Colons and semicolons
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Colons and semicolons
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Semicolons (video)
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Colons and semicolons (quiz)
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7
Commas
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Commas
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Commas (video)
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Comma (quiz)
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8
Dashes and parentheses (brackets)
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Dashes
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Parentheses (brackets)
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9
Full stops (periods)
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Full stops
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10
Hyphens
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Hyphens
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Hyphens (video)
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Hyphens (quiz)
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11
Lists
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Lists
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Lists (quiz)
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12
Question marks
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Question marks
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Question marks (quiz)
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Quotation marks
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Quotation marks
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Quotation marks (quiz)
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14
Next steps
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Next steps
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Price
in Australian dollars
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$155.00
Regular price
What people are saying about Online Writing Training courses
I learnt A LOT!
Tara Davis
This course helped me understand colons, semicolons and apostrophes.’ (!!!) My meeting papers and reports were previously full of incorrect punctuation. N...
Read MoreThis course helped me understand colons, semicolons and apostrophes.’ (!!!) My meeting papers and reports were previously full of incorrect punctuation. Now after this course and speaking with Mary I understand what punctuation to use and when.
Read LessThis course significantly improved my writing confidence
Alexander MacDonald
First, let me state that I hope my punctuation in this review is correct! I thoroughly enjoyed this course. There are always those nagging questions I have...
Read MoreFirst, let me state that I hope my punctuation in this review is correct! I thoroughly enjoyed this course. There are always those nagging questions I have when writing reports at work regarding the correct use of punctuation and grammar. I feel like I often unknowingly make mistakes and this course has confirmed my suspicions! I will go back to work with a new-found confidence in my writing.
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Nelly Wehbe
Really enjoyed this course!!
Really enjoyed this course!!
Read LessUniversity course in grammar delivered online!
Rhett Holt
I was expecting a light and superficial jaunt into a few quick grammar points. This is a university level course in how to write effectively. You will need y...
Read MoreI was expecting a light and superficial jaunt into a few quick grammar points. This is a university level course in how to write effectively. You will need your headset, a good place to read and work, and your brain switched on. The detail in this course is amazing!
Read LessHighly recommended
Rachel Howard
A very useful and practical course! I particularly liked the content about modern styles - other courses do not often cover this topic. The course is detaile...
Read MoreA very useful and practical course! I particularly liked the content about modern styles - other courses do not often cover this topic. The course is detailed and provides excellent explanations. It has helped me to identify common grammatical and punctuation mistakes that I make, and I look forward to seeing the improvement in my writing as a result!
Read LessWonderful course
Moira Horrocks
This is a wonderful course and certainly an eye-opener. Mary's professional but concise explanations and examples are so easy to grasp - many Aha! moments. I...
Read MoreThis is a wonderful course and certainly an eye-opener. Mary's professional but concise explanations and examples are so easy to grasp - many Aha! moments. I highly recommend this course to anyone in the 'writing/editing/proofreading/teaching English' world!
Read LessMary Morel
Your instructor
I studied grammar at university, but most of my knowledge has come from teaching business writing for several years and answering people's grammar questions in my monthly e-newsletter.
Although this course is self-paced, you are welcome to email me your grammar queries at any time. I always respond.
I'm a New Zealander living at Bondi Beach in Sydney. When I'm not writing or teaching, I enjoy walking the beach, looking at my garden (and thinking I should pull out some weeds) and reading.

FAQs
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This course is written in Australian English. Is this course suitable for people who use American English?
Punctuation rules are universal. Where there are minor differences, I point them out. A few words are spelt a bit differently, but that's easy to ignore (e.g. organise, instead of organize).
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How long do I have access to the course for?
You have 'lifetime' access. In other words, the course does not have an expiry date. You can repeat the course as many times as you like.
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Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, I offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
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Do I receive instant access on payment?
Yes, you receive instant access when you pay online. If you would prefer to pay by direct debit, email me (details below) and I'll send you an invoice.
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Will I receive a certificate at the end?
You receive a certificate of completion.
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Does the price include Australian GST?
The price is in Australian dollars and includes goods and services tax (GST). If you are an international buyer, contact me and I will refund the GST.
Contact
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