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@article{172083,
        author = {Somana Sunila Sailaja and Dr. Y.Somalatha},
        title = {PUNCTUATION: ITS INDESPENSIBLE IMPACT ON Academic WRITING SKILLS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2378-2381},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172083},
        abstract = {Writing is one of the effective ways of communication. Writing legacy in Academics is unavoidable.  The efficacy of writing depends on different mechanics of language. Punctuation is the primary physical attire of every written form that makes the written text understandable. The various punctuation marks deliver varied meanings in writing. The necessity of nonverbal cues can be met through punctuation. Focus on punctuation leads to better understanding, that helps to shoot issues of complex vocabulary.  Knowledge in the right usage of punctuation defeat cultural differences in language use. Punctuation that is wrongly placed and poorly used may lead to misconception in the official documentation. Grammatical issues also take help of punctuation marks and deliver apt information. The present paper focuses on the importance of punctuation marks in the written communication, the various types, their usage and certain myths in the usage etc. Finally, it provides information related to usage of punctuation in the formal letter writing and report writing. Many often-confused marks are to be discussed in detail. It concludes with the findings that well punctuated text can convince the reader and can be understood effectively.},
        keywords = {Communication, formal letter writing skills, placement of punctuation, punctuation marks, report writing, writing mechanics, writing skills},
        month = {January},
        }