Online Class: Punctuation and Grammar 101
no certificate
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16Lessons
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7,876Students
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11Hours
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1.1CEUs
Course Description
Elevate Your Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Punctuation and Grammar
In today's digital age, with a vast majority of our communication occurring through written channels like emails, texts, and reports, the importance of clear and error-free writing has never been more paramount. Studies show that frequent grammar and punctuation errors can have adverse effects on a person's perceived professionalism, competence, and credibility.
Your writing serves as a mirror, reflecting your attention to detail, level of education, and thought processes. Think of the numerous occasions where you've read a report or an email, and a glaring punctuation or grammar mistake caught your attention. It's distracting, right? And in the corporate landscape, where precision and clarity are paramount, such errors can be detrimental, giving stakeholders the impression of carelessness or lack of expertise.
Introducing our Online Course in Punctuation and Grammar 101:
This comprehensive online course offers an in-depth exploration into the essentials of grammar and punctuation, ensuring you convey your messages with clarity and professionalism. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a student aiming for higher grades, or a business professional keen on making a lasting impression, this course is your stepping stone to impeccable writing skills.
Course Modules:
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Introduction to Grammar Section: Dive deep into the fundamentals of grammar, setting the stage for the modules to come. Understand the critical role grammar plays in ensuring clarity and precision in communication.
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Subject and Predicate: Explore the basic building blocks of sentences, mastering how subjects and predicates work in harmony to convey complete thoughts.
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Nouns and Pronouns: Delve into the world of naming words and their stand-ins, enhancing your sentence variety and specificity.
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Verb Tenses: Master the art of expressing actions in different times, from the past to the present and the future, adding depth to your writing.
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Common Irregular Verbs: Navigate the intricacies of verbs that don't play by the standard rules, ensuring you never misuse them again.
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Adjectives and Adverbs: Enrich your sentences with descriptive words that paint vivid images, making your writing more engaging and expressive.
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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases: Unravel the connectors of the English language, understanding how they link elements and provide context.
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The Clause: Dissect complex sentences, understanding how different clauses contribute to comprehensive communication.
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Introduction to Punctuation Section: Mark the beginning of your punctuation journey, understanding its role in bringing clarity and emotion to your writing.
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Periods and Other End Stops: Grasp the importance of sentence terminators, ensuring your thoughts are concise and clear.
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Commas: Learn the nuances of perhaps the most versatile punctuation mark, from listing items to separating clauses.
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Apostrophes: Demystify this often misused punctuation, mastering its use in possession and contraction.
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Colons and Semicolons: Distinguish between these two powerful punctuations, enhancing the sophistication of your writing.
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Hyphens: Bridge words and clarify compound terms, ensuring your writing is fluent and comprehensible.
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Quotation Marks: Capture direct speech and highlight specific terms, adding authenticity to your writing.
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Additional Writing Resources: Equip yourself with tools and references to further hone your writing prowess.
With each lesson, interactive quizzes and assignments await, allowing you to practice and cement your knowledge. Our dedicated instructors, experts in the field of English language and literature, will provide invaluable feedback, ensuring you grasp each concept thoroughly.
The flexibility of our course allows you to learn at your own pace, fitting seamlessly into your busy schedule. And the best part? No special software or hardware is required.
Enroll today and transform your writing from ordinary to extraordinary. It's not just about mastering grammar and punctuation; it's about making every word count.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Learning Outcomes
- Define, recognize, and correctly use the subject and predicate.
- Define, recognize, and correctly use nouns and pronouns.
- Define, recognize, and correctly use verb tenses.
- Identify common irregular verbs.
- Define, recognize, and correctly use adjectives and adverbs.
- Define, recognize, and correctly use prepositions and prepositional phrases.
- Identify the clause.
- Define, recognize, and correctly use periods, commas, apostrophes, colons, semicolons, hyphens, question marks, and quotation marks.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "This course was very helpful in understanding the proper use of grammar and punctuation. Grammar and punctuation seemed too complex and a little scary for me. However, taking this course has simplified the different concepts behind proper grammar and punctuation use. Overall, this course was great, and I would recommend it to others!" -- Ann J.
- "Daphnee S was very much available for discussion of the class lessons, informative on topics, and overall very helpful in my review of punctuation and grammar." -- Shirley a. A.
- "I enjoyed taking this course. It took about three weeks to complete around a busy work schedule and home life. The content was thorough, and I appreciated that. Thank you." -- Ashley T.
- "The instructor was very prompt with grading and left encouraging comments. She did a great job." -- Pierce N.
- "Thank you for your time and dedication to offer this grammar course." -- Mayra M.
- "She is a great teacher and I learned a lot from both the class and the instructor." -- Nadine D.
- "I really enjoyed this class and learned (relearned) some things that I didn't remember. Thank you!" -- Lisa G.
- "Please keep up the good work, I really enjoyed this course a lot." -- Laci S.
- "Everything was helpful! This just gave me a refreshed mind for grammar." -- Michelle M.
- "She is very good and seems kind and committed." -- Mischwa M.
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