Machine generated contents note: Pt. 1 Punctuation -- 1.Full stop or comma? -- 2.The comma -- 3.The colon -- 4.The semicolon -- 5.The apostrophe -- Pt. 2 Sentence structure -- 6.What makes a sentence a sentence? -- 7.The secret of clear sentences -- Pt. 3 Paragraph structure -- 8.How to build a paragraph -- 9.Using topic sentences to define your paragraphs -- Pt. 4 Style -- 10.Maintaining clarity in longer sentences -- 11.Parallel sentence structure -- 12.Placing key concepts at the end of a sentence -- 14.Beware of overusing abstract nouns -- 15.Can I use I in my essays? -- Pt. 5 At a glance -- 16.How to improve your writing style - a checklist -- 17.Useful phrases for essay writing.