title: SQL Server Alter Table Query (Incorrect Syntax)
body: <p>I'm stumped, and I know this is probably something very simple. I am trying to add two columns to an existing table. </p>
  
  <p>I am receiving the following syntax error:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>Incorrect syntax near 'PublishedDate' Expecting '(', or SELECT.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>Here is my SQL:</p>
  
  <pre><code>ALTER TABLE my_table ADD (PublishedDate DATETIME, UnpublishedDate DATETIME)
  </code></pre>