Grammar Masters Workshop: Colons, Semicolons, and Apostrophes

Thursday, Nov. 7, 1:30-2:20pm, in COB2 #266

When should you use "it's" instead of "its"? What's the difference between a semicolon and a period? And what is the purpose of a colon (:) in writing? Get the answers to these questions and more in this popular punctuation workshop. You will leave this workshop able to correct punctuation mistakes related to these marks in your own and others' writing. Impress your professors and editors! 

This workshop for first-generation students, the campus community, and family members is sponsored by the English Language Institute (ELI). For more info, email Belinda at eli@ucmerced.edu. Check out our brief English tips on Instagram: @UCM_ELI