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Professor Ben Yagoda gives us some punctuation tips for National Punctuation Day

National Punctuation Day is September 24th in the U.S. and in dedication we enlisted the help of University of Delaware English and journalism professor, Ben Yagoda. Professor Yagoda has written numerous books on language use, including his most recent title, How to Not Write Bad. He told Carol about the fluid nature of punctuation and how it has been changing...

National Punctuation Day is September 24th in the U.S. and in dedication we enlisted the help of University of Delaware English and journalism professor, Ben Yagoda.

Professor Yagoda has written numerous books on language use, including his most recent title, How to Not Write Bad. He told Carol about the fluid nature of punctuation and how it has been changing in the 21st century. 

Listen to our interview with Professor Yagoda from near Wilmington, Delaware.