Business Grammar That Matters
119-16
Writing skills
Produce Professional Documents with Confidence
Do you struggle to write correctly and professionally? Have you struggled with whether or not to use a comma or with how to punctuate bulleted lists? Have embarrassing errors undermined your writing?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you. In a lively, hands-on session, you will learn to appreciate and apply grammar rules for clear communication. You will also learn to avoid common pitfalls and edit your work for clarity and correctness.
Participants will have plenty of opportunity to practice their new skills on common business documents, and are encouraged to bring examples they are working on.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand grammar fundamentals
- Apply grammar rules to produce error-free documents
- Produce professional documents
- Be confident about your English usage
- Communicate effectively
Sentence Basics
- The difference between clauses and phrases
- Sentence construction
- The “bones” of the sentence versus the extras
- 4 types of sentences
- Lengthen and shorten sentences for variety
Punctuation Basics
- Necessary commas
- Discretionary commas
- The difference between semicolons and colons
- Canadian usage for quotation marks
- The different kinds of dashes and their uses
- Punctuate different kinds of sentences
Modifiers
- The differences between adjectives and adverbs
- Phrases and clauses that modify
- The order of modifiers
- Misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers, and squinting modifiers
Verbs and Verbals
- Subject-verb agreement
- Proper verb tense
- Verbals: verbs that function as other parts of speech
- Active and passive voice
Pronouns
- Correct pronoun choice for the case
- Pronoun-antecedent agreement
- Possessive and relative pronouns
Lists and Parallel Structures
- Horizontal and vertical (bulleted) lists
- Parallel structures in lists
- Parallel structures in sentences and ideas
Editing Your Own Work
- Common traps
- Tips for editing your own work
There are no prerequisites for this course.
All those who would like to improve their English communication skills.
This workshop addresses:
- Communication
- Document Use
- Engagement and Motivation
- Impact and Influence
- Learning Support / Continuous Learning
- Reading Skills
- Writing Skills
To learn more about core competencies, click here.
Open to all members of the public.
$ 595 plus tax
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