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Grammar for Professionals

July 22 - 24, 2013 08:30 - 16:00, Mon-Wed	Instructor: Roseman Michele	Washington, DC	$895
August 21 - 23, 2013 08:30 - 16:00, Wed-Fri	Instructor: Lintz Dana	Washington, DC	$895
September 16 - 18, 2013 08:30 - 16:00, Mon-Wed	Instructor: Woolsey Naomi	Washington, DC	$895

Overview:

Former title: Grammar and Usage.

Refresh and improve your knowledge of current English grammar and usage rules. Ensure your reader can quickly and easily understand your message. Develop confidence in using correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, verb forms, and numerals in your writing. Know when to employ different types of sentence structures, and become experienced at writing clear, correct sentences to communicate effectively with your readers.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals, including non-native English speakers, who want to refresh their knowledge of grammar.

This course is the first of four sequenced writing courses: Grammar for Professionals (ENGL7005D), Fundamentals of Writing (WRIT7010D), Writing for Results (WRIT7110D), and Clear Writing through Critical Thinking (WRIT7100D).

Learning Outcomes:

Employ current standard grammar and usage in writing

Punctuate and capitalize correctly

Recognize when to use different sentence structures for different purposes

Avoid common errors by correctly applying rules and guidelines

Construct clear and correct sentences

Outline:

Day One

Lesson 1: Understanding Grammar

Connecting Grammar to the Seven Traits of Writing
Understanding the Purpose of Grammar
Taking a Pre-Assessment
Targeting Essential Rules
Creating Sentences to Learn

Lesson 2: Writing Complete Sentences

Using Sentence Patterns
Varying Kinds of Sentences
Writing Active Sentences
Creating Parallel Structure
Combining Sentences
Using Commas (Level 1)
Using Commas (Level 2)
Using Semicolons and Colons

Day Two

Lesson 3: Writing Agreeable Sentences

Reviewing Lessons 1 and 2
Reviewing Subjects and Predicates
Forming Effective Subjects
Forming Effective Predicates
Making Subjects and Verbs Agree (Level 1)
Making Subjects and Verbs Agree (Level 2)
Making Pronouns and Antecedents Agree
Fixing Other Pronoun Problems
Using Modifiers

Lesson 4: Writing Correct Sentences

Correcting Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Avoiding Fragments (Level 1)
Avoiding Fragments (Level 2)
Fixing Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers
Fixing Incomplete Comparisons
Avoiding Ambiguous Wording and References
Fixing Rambling Sentences
Keeping Subjects, Verbs, and Objects Together

Day Three

Lesson 5: Writing Clear Sentences

Reviewing Lessons 3 and 4
Working with Irregular Verbs
Using Consistent Verb Tense
Forming Possessives
Using Possessive Pronouns and Contractions
Avoiding Double Negatives
Removing Deadwood and Redundancy
Weeding Out Flowery Language and Triteness
Removing Jargon

Lesson 6: Using the Correct Word

Reviewing Usage (Level 1) 98
Reviewing Usage (Level 2) 100
Reviewing Usage (Level 3) 102

Lesson 7: Applying Grammar Skills

Understanding Editing
Using Editing Strategies
Identifying Editing Tools
Taking a Post-Assessment

Course Details

CODE:	ENGL7005D
TYPE:	Classroom-Day
LENGTH:	3 Day(s)
CREDIT:	1.8 CEU

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