Using—And Not Overusing—the Dash

The dash, which we use for emphasis or surprise, can still be seen as too dramatic in some industries and writing contexts. "The Em Dash That Divides" by Kate Mooney, a New York Times article (August 14, 2019) does a good job of explaining the differences between the em dash (—) and the en dash (–) and in suggesting reasons for using both. 

Thanks for bringing the article to my attention, Dr. Robert DiCuio.