Grammar 101

Does the thought of grammar send shivers down your spine? You’re not alone. Join us for Grammar 101 where you will not only learn the important basics of grammar, but you will actually have some fun with it! Impossible you say? Come find out and brush up on those all important skills that can make or break how you are perceived in your job or career.

Course Objectives:

When you complete this course you’ll be able to:

• Define and demonstrate correct use of parts of speech
• Identify parts of sentences
• Construct interesting, grammatically and structurally correct sentences
• Demonstrate correct punctuation and mechanics
• Identify and edit work for common word and usage errors

Module 1: Why is Grammar Important?
You’ll look at the importance of quality communication in the business world today.

Module 2: Parts of Speech
Learn the different parts of speech and how to identify them in a sentence.

Module 3: Sentences
The sentence is the foundation of all good writing. In this module you’ll learn how to construct effective, interesting sentences as well as how to avoid construction pitfalls.

Module 4: Punctuation
Colon? Semicolon? Period? You’ll learn what to use when.

Module 5: Common Writing Errors and Issues
Stymied by when to use effect vs. affect? Confused by other similar words? Don’t know how to write in a gender-correct way? You will learn these things as well as a lot more.

Module 6: Wrapping it Up
Bring it all together with in this final module.