There are many comma rules and regulations to observe as you draft and edit your papers. The following web links can help you make clear decisions about appropriate comma usage.

• Guide to Grammar and Writing
  This site contains a comprehensive guide to comma rules.
  

• Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences
  This site outlines the differences between the comma and the semicolon.
  

• Proofreading for Commas
  This site tells you how to locate the most common kinds of comma errors in your papers as well as how to correct them.
  

• Using Commas
  This site gives you five comma exercises with answer keys.
  

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