Use a comma before the and in a series of items and after introductory phrases and words. Italics Italicize the titles of books, newspapers, magazines, plays, pamphlets, operas, movies, and ships. On typed copy, indicate italics with a straight underline. Hyphens Hyphens are joiners. Use to avoid ambiguity or to form a single idea from two or more words.
Hyphenated words are usually adjective modifiers.
My mother is 90 years old. Teaching is a full-time job. He works full time at his hobbies. Never write fund raiser as one word. Fund-raising events are scheduled throughout the year.