Writing
Semicolons, colons and dashes

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Punctuation is the feature of writing that gives meaning to the written words, much like pauses and changes in tones of the voice when speaking. Correct use of punctuation marks helps you get your point across by making your writing clear to the reader.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this task, you should be able to correctly use colons, semicolons, and dashes in your writing.

Procedure

  1. Familiarise yourself with the use of colons, semicolons and dashes by clicking on the links provided below.
  2. Complete punctuation tasks.

Technology

An internet-enabled device with playback function (e.g. tablet, laptop, PC)


Punctuation is the feature of writing that gives meaning to the written words, much like pauses and changes in tones of the voice when speaking. Correct use of punctuation marks helps you get your point across by making your writing clear to the reader.<strong>Learning outcomes</strong>Upon completion of this task, you should be able to correctly use colons, semicolons, and dashes in your writing.<strong>Procedure</strong><li>Familiarise yourself with the use of colons, semicolons and dashes by clicking on the links provided below.</li><li>Complete punctuation tasks.</li>
<strong>Technology</strong>An internet-enabled device with playback function (e.g. tablet, laptop, PC)

Punctuation is the feature of writing that gives meaning to the written words, much like pauses and changes in tones of the voice when speaking. Correct use of punctuation marks helps you get your point across by making your writing clear to the reader.<strong>Learning outcomes</strong>Upon completion of this task, you should be able to correctly use colons, semicolons, and dashes in your writing.<strong>Procedure</strong><li>Familiarise yourself with the use of colons, semicolons and dashes by clicking on the links provided below.</li><li>Complete punctuation tasks.</li>
<strong>Technology</strong>An internet-enabled device with playback function (e.g. tablet, laptop, PC)

Punctuation is the feature of writing that gives meaning to the written words, much like pauses and changes in tones of the voice when speaking. Correct use of punctuation marks helps you get your point across by making your writing clear to the reader.<strong>Learning outcomes</strong>Upon completion of this task, you should be able to correctly use colons, semicolons, and dashes in your writing.<strong>Procedure</strong><li>Familiarise yourself with the use of colons, semicolons and dashes by clicking on the links provided below.</li><li>Complete punctuation tasks.</li>
<strong>Technology</strong>An internet-enabled device with playback function (e.g. tablet, laptop, PC)

Punctuation is the feature of writing that gives meaning to the written words, much like pauses and changes in tones of the voice when speaking. Correct use of punctuation marks helps you get your point across by making your writing clear to the reader.<strong>Learning outcomes</strong>Upon completion of this task, you should be able to correctly use colons, semicolons, and dashes in your writing.<strong>Procedure</strong><li>Familiarise yourself with the use of colons, semicolons and dashes by clicking on the links provided below.</li><li>Complete punctuation tasks.</li>
<strong>Technology</strong>An internet-enabled device with playback function (e.g. tablet, laptop, PC)

Punctuation is the feature of writing that gives meaning to the written words, much like pauses and changes in tones of the voice when speaking. Correct use of punctuation marks helps you get your point across by making your writing clear to the reader.<strong>Learning outcomes</strong>Upon completion of this task, you should be able to correctly use colons, semicolons, and dashes in your writing.<strong>Procedure</strong><li>Familiarise yourself with the use of colons, semicolons and dashes by clicking on the links provided below.</li><li>Complete punctuation tasks.</li>
<strong>Technology</strong>An internet-enabled device with playback function (e.g. tablet, laptop, PC)

Punctuation is the feature of writing that gives meaning to the written words, much like pauses and changes in tones of the voice when speaking. Correct use of punctuation marks helps you get your point across by making your writing clear to the reader.<strong>Learning outcomes</strong>Upon completion of this task, you should be able to correctly use colons, semicolons, and dashes in your writing.<strong>Procedure</strong><li>Familiarise yourself with the use of colons, semicolons and dashes by clicking on the links provided below.</li><li>Complete punctuation tasks.</li>
<strong>Technology</strong>An internet-enabled device with playback function (e.g. tablet, laptop, PC)