I’ve really been struggling to figure out “comma usage” lately… I’m not sure if it’s just me but everytime I feel like I’ve figured out the “right” way to use a comma, some editor at the NYT, Economist, or Gap Sale blasted e-mail decides to use them differently.  As it turns out my nightmare comma has a name, “serial comma”- hmmm, and as it turns out it’s weary of newspaper editors which explains the confusion. The serial comma is often omitted from newspaper articles but not from academic prose, a grave mistake if you ask me…

So, in case you’re feeling like a coma would be time better spent… here’s a link with tips on commas.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm

Also, here’s a visual of my conundrum… See, the meaning totally changes with just one stinkin’ comma.

P.S.- The Serial Comma= The Oxford Comma