Punctuating Lists & Bullet Points

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About Course

Lists are everywhere in work and study writing – in emails, reports, instructions and slides. This course shows you how to punctuate lists within sentences, when to use the Oxford comma and semicolons, and how to write clear, consistent bullet-point lists, using the GOV.UK style guide as a worked example of a house style.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course supports English learning and revision and is not produced or endorsed by any exam board. It is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Punctuate lists in sentences correctly, including complex items
  • Decide when an Oxford (serial) comma helps clarity
  • Write bullet lists with a clear lead-in and consistent punctuation
  • Keep list items parallel in grammar and format

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Lists inside sentences
  • Bullet points: the basics
  • Writing parallel, consistent lists
  • Lists in different kinds of writing

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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