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    Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders
    Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders
    Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders
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    Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders

    By Gerard M-F Hill

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    Punctuation is an aspect of language where editors and proofreaders are constantly taking decisions, no matter what type of document they're working on. But how do they decide? Gerard M-F Hill offers a reason-based approach to punctuation and its uses, to help achieve maximum clarity and consistency for the reader. The guide covers:

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
    Release dateDec 13, 2023
    ISBN9781915141323
    Punctuation: A guide for editors and proofreaders

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