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Language Learning Center

Join Matthew David Collins-Pizzorno at the Language Learning Center for an engaging seminar specifically designed for multilingual speakers and writers. This workshop will clarify the differences between colons and semicolons, enhance your academic writing skills, and provide practical examples and exercises. By the end of the session, you will be equipped to use these punctuation marks effectively in your writing, helping you avoid common pitfalls and improve clarity in your communication.

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Language Learning Center

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  1. Language Learning Center Writing Seminar for Multilingual Speakers and Writers Matthew David Collins Pizzorno Adjunct Faculty Palomar College and ALCI: CSU San Marcos

  2. Slaying Grammar Demons: The Colon and the Semicolon

  3. Upon finishing this workshop, you will be able to: • Understand the Difference Between the Colon and the Semicolon in regards to Academic Writing

  4. Sentence Type #1: The Simple Sentence • What is a COLON?? • What is a Semicolon? • What is the difference between the two??

  5. The Colon Use a COLON after an independent clause when introducing a list. The catering facility offersthe following entrees: fried catfish, grilled chicken, pan-seared salmon, and sirloin steak.

  6. Common Problems with Colons and Lists….. TO BE Prepositional Phrases

  7. One more thing…. Colons and Appositives…. He had one great love in his live: himself.

  8. The Semi Colon • Between two independent clauses • Matthew did not accept the job offer; he wanted to go to graduate school. • Before Connectors(Conjunctive Adverbs and Transition Phrases) • Surfing is dangerous; nevertheless, thousands of people surf everyday in California.

  9. Let’s Put some new concepts into Practice…

  10. Contact Me: Mpizzorn@csusm.com Ideas for future Seminars?????????????

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