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Ok, here we go..........
Example 1
from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_comma.html
5. Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series.
The Constitution establishes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
The candidate promised to lower taxes, protect the environment, reduce crime, and end unemployment.
The prosecutor argued that the defendant, who was at the scene of the crime, who had a strong revenge motive, and who had access to the murder weapon, was guilty of homicide.
Example 2
from:http://www.kcmetro.cc.mo.us/maplewoods/writeplace/Commas.html
3. Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.
Examples: I bought corn, apples, potatoes, and chicken at the store.
Janice hopes to finish high school, attend college, and get a great job.
Example 3
from http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000070.htm
Commas in a Series
Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a series.
A conjunction goes between the last two items of the series.
While some authorities say that the comma before the conjunction is optional, leaving it out may cause confusion, so it is better to include it.
Words: Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses.
Phrases: This morning I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
Clauses: In fact, the bus was full of people who got dressed, who brushed their teeth, and who ate breakfast this morning.
Incorrect: The street was filled with angry protestors, shouting spectators and police.
(Leaving out the last comma makes it look like the police were shouting, too.)
Correct: The street was filled with angry protestors, shouting spectators, and police.
(Makes it clearer.)
Or look here:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22separate+three+or+more+words%22&spell=1
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