Running Head: Science Identity and Self-Efficacy. DRAFT: DO NOT CITE WITHOUT AUTHORSâ PERMISSION. Considering the Role of Gender in Developing a Science Identity: Undergraduate Students in STEM Fields at Large, Public, Research Universities.
Separating the parts of a sentence. Commas are used to separate an introductory word or phrase from the main sentence, or to separate a word or phrase that briefly interrupts the flow of the sentence. In the examples below, the introductory and interrupting words or phrases have been italicised.
Using Commas. 1. Use a comma to indicate a break or pause within a sentence. The comma (,) is a very versatile punctuation mark. There are dozens of situations that might require the use of a comma. One frequent case is the appositive -- a break within a sentence that supplements and adds information to the subject.