Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1)
Grammar & Punctuation
Training
Provided by Online Training Directory
Designed for people who want to improve their writing by brushing up on the basics of grammar
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Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1)
Learn Grammar the Easy Way (Part 1)
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Assessment:
Week 1
In this first week, we discuss the “anatomy of grammar”: Just as the finger bone is connected to the hand bone, etc., a subject connected to a verb. And, an adjective is connected to a noun. I think you get the idea. From there, we’ll discuss sentence building.
There will be a variety of exercises. Don’t worry, it is not all “work”. I try to add some fun to learning.
Week 2
This week, we look at punctuation and common sentence errors. In particular, we’ll be focusing on fragments and run-on sentences. The idea is to help you recognize when you have a sentence problem and to give you the tools to fix it.
Again, students will be working on exercises and at the end of the week be given a self-test to see how much they’ve learned in the course.
| This course is designed for people who want to get a better feel for grammar so that they can strengthen their writing skills. Many times before a person has met you face-to-face, they’ve met you through your words. You may have sent in a cover letter and resume for a job. You may have written a memo recommending a new product or procedure and that letter was passed up the corporate chain. Perhaps, you wrote a letter to the local chief of police complaining about the traffic on your street. Yes, your words are your “calling card” in a lot of situations. As such, it is important that they present you in the best light possible. Having a better understanding of grammar and how its pieces fit together can really help you. The coursework in part one focuses on the basics of grammar: parts of speech and sentence structure. These are the building blocks from which all written communication is constructed. Students will get to test their understanding through self-quiz exercises and through short exercises assigned by the instructor. The instructor will be available via e-mail to tutor students as they have questions, etc. A self-test at the end of the course will allow students to evaluate their learning. The book used is "The Classic Guide to Better Writing" by Rudolph Flesch. (ISBN: 0062730487). It is available through amazon.com |
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After taking this course, students will: A. Understand the basic parts of speech B. Have a better feel for sentence structure C. Understand how to solve common sentence errors and improve their writing. |
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1. Self-quizzes in their book 2. Instructor-initiated exercises 3. Self-Test |
There will be a variety of exercises. Don’t worry, it is not all “work”. I try to add some fun to learning.
Again, students will be working on exercises and at the end of the week be given a self-test to see how much they’ve learned in the course.
Contact Hours: 20
About The Training Provider: Online Training Directory
Online Training Directory - Workforce and Continuing Ed online courses are offered at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Going beyond basic training provides a deeper and more educationally rewarding learning experience, especially for students who wish to advance careers or initiate new ones. For the general lifelong learner we continue to offer "fun to learn" single, stand-alone courses.
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