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Comma Rules - Professional Titles

Mike Thomson

Mike Thomson

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Enhance your grammar instruction with our comprehensive guide on comma usage with professional titles. This resource helps secondary ELA teachers effectively teach students when and how to properly place commas around professional designations like Ph.D., M.D., and M.A. Through clear examples and visual comparisons, students learn to correctly punctuate sentences containing academic and professional credentials—an essential skill for college-level writing. Perfect for grammar mini-lessons or editing workshops, this punctuation resource transforms a potentially confusing concept into an engaging and practical learning opportunity.

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