Writing Help Course Bundle

Empower Your Pen, Master Every Word

Writing Help Course Bundle

Empower Your Pen, Master Every Word

Unlock the power of words and transform your writing journey with our Writing Help Course Bundle! This expertly curated program isn't just a learning experience--it's your gateway to mastering the art of impactful communication. Whether you're a student, an entrepreneur, or a professional aiming for excellence, our course redefines what it means to write with clarity and style. Through dynamic lessons and practical insights, you'll gain the confidence to express yourself eloquently and professionally. Each module is designed to refine your skills, from crafting compelling stories to nailing business correspondence. Stand out in your career and personal life with writing that commands attention and respect. Join us and discover how words can transform your world. Write your future today!

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Writing Help Course Bundle

Name: Writing Help Course Bundle
Price: 95.00 USD

CRN: 9770494

Lesson 1. Mastering Grammar: A Guide to Precision in Writing

Punctuation is essential for clarity in writing, as it prevents miscommunication that can arise from misplaced commas and poor grammar. Through structured guidance, this lesson aims to enhance your writing fluency by focusing on grammar and punctuation basics.

Lesson 2. Mastering the Craft of Writing: Elevate Your Skills

Sinclair Lewis's succinct advice underscores the importance of writing as a hands-on skill best developed through practice. By focusing on effective sentence and paragraph construction, the lesson guides writers in avoiding pitfalls that disrupt reading flow.

Lesson 3. Navigating Plural Forms in English

Regular spellings follow rules like adding 's' to plurals, but words ending in 'y' or 'f' introduce special modifications to maintain phonetic harmony. To navigate this maze, remembering key examples and their anomalies is crucial.

Lesson 4. Sentence Refinement Simplified

Master the art of sentence construction to elevate your writing from amateur to professional, by avoiding common pitfalls that disrupt flow and clarity. Mixing short and long sentences with varied structures ensures that your paragraphs are engaging and easy to read.

Lesson 5. Mastering Tricky Spellings: A Comprehensive Guide

Missing a letter or using the wrong homophone can drastically change the meaning of a word, often leading to confusion. This lesson focuses on honing spelling skills for frequently misspelled words using American spellings.

Lesson 6. Organizing Thoughts: The Art of Paragraph Structure

Paragraphs are essential in grouping sentences that develop a single topic and maintaining structure in any narrative, making it easier for readers to grasp the content effectively. A well-crafted paragraph often begins with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea, followed by supporting details, and may conclude with a sentence that reinforces the point.

Lesson 7. Mastering the Plurality of Names, Compounds, and Numbers: A Comprehensive Guide

To create plurals of names with certain endings, add 'es' while avoiding apostrophes, focusing on making compound word plurals by pluralizing the main noun. Numbers and acronyms traditionally just have an 's' added but keep consistency within a chosen style guide.

Lesson 8. Paragraphs Explained

Narrative paragraphs capture readers by unfolding stories with clear chronologies and sensory details, while descriptive paragraphs craft vivid scenes to evoke a sense of presence. Expository paragraphs efficiently convey factual information and explanations, often found in textbooks and manuals for their clarity and detail.

Lesson 9. The Exceptions of 'ie' and 'ei' in English

Master the 'ie' versus 'ei' spelling by recalling a simple rhyme: 'I before E, except after C, or when sounding like A, as in neighbor and weigh,' despite a few exceptions like leisure and mischief. For words ending in -cede, -sede, or -ceed, the key is memorizing the few that defy the norm, as almost all end in -cede.

Lesson 10. Bringing Stories to Life: The Power of Show, Don't Tell in Writing

'Show, don't tell' transforms writing into an immersive experience that captures readers' interest and imagination. By emphasizing active storytelling over passive description, writers elevate their craft and captivate audiences.

Lesson 11. Navigating the Complexity of English Add-ons

Prefixes like il- and im- are added without altering root words, while suffixes require attention to root word endings, such as transforming 'y' to 'i'. Despite the challenges, familiarity and practice help navigate these diverse linguistic alterations.

Lesson 12. Point of View: The Art of Perspective in Storytelling

Third person point of view balances intimacy and breadth, providing insights greater than omniscient yet broader than first person, making it a popular choice for storytelling. This style offers flexibility to shift perspectives between scenes while maintaining narrative depth and clarity.

Lesson 13. Prefixes & Suffixes Explained

The prefix 'sub-' suggests beneath or below, transforming a root into a new concept like 'submarine,' whereas suffixes like '-ness' denote quality, enriching vocabulary as in 'happiness.'

Lesson 14. Dynamic Dialogue Writing

Dialogue serves as a powerful tool to enhance storytelling by showcasing characters' natures and emotions, achieved through thoughtful word choice and minimalistic speaker tags. Avoiding repetitive verbs and overused descriptors ensures conversations remain lively and impactful.

Lesson 15. Homonyms: A Lesson in Language Precision

Writers must be wary of homonyms--words with identical pronunciations but distinct spellings and meanings--to preserve intended sentence clarity. Supplemental review and dictionary references are recommended to differentiate and select the apt spelling absent of sole reliance on spell-check systems.

Lesson 16. Mastering Interior Monologue for Captivating Narratives

Interior monologue offers a powerful means of creating intimacy between characters and readers by revealing the character's inner world. Careful moderation is key, as too much can hinder dialogue and storytelling.

Lesson 17. Subjects & Predicates: The Sentence Foundation

A subject identifies the focus of a sentence and can be a simple noun or pronoun. A predicate complements the subject by detailing an action or providing information about it, often starting with a verb.

Lesson 18. Proportion: Finding the Balance in Your Narrative

The concept of proportion in storytelling is about aligning descriptive detail with narrative importance, allowing readers to engage their imaginations while ensuring the plot progresses smoothly. Flashbacks, technical asides, and manuscript edits should be employed strategically to maintain story balance and momentum.

Lesson 19. The Art of Verb Tenses: Conveying Time in Writing

This lesson delves into the intricacies of verb tenses, including present, past, and future tenses, and their subcategories like simple, progressive, perfect, and perfect progressive. Special attention is given to irregular verbs, which defy the typical rules of tense formation, with examples provided to enhance understanding.

Lesson 20. Cultivating Writing Sophistication: An Advanced Guide

Learning advanced stylistic techniques and maintaining consistent style can elevate writing beyond amateur levels, giving it polish and professionalism. Avoiding cliches and unnecessary adverbs contributes to stronger, more impactful writing.

Lesson 21. The Essential Role of Nouns and Pronouns in Sentences

Using nouns to label entities in the world, language evolves by enabling pronouns to take their place, streamlining communication while requiring strict adherence to grammatical rules, such as pronoun agreement and case. Effective writing demands clarity of pronoun references and the correct usage between 'who' and 'whom' based on their function as subject or object.

Lesson 22. Refining Your Words: The Art of Concise Expression

Though writers strive for sophistication, overcomplicated language can hinder communication instead of enhancing it. Simplifying to more direct phrases, such as using 'concluded' instead of 'arrived at the conclusion,' can enhance both clarity and elegance.

Lesson 23. Adjectives Explained

Adjectives are essential for specifying nouns and pronouns, often used in participle form to add depth, whereas adverbs provide clarity to verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs by addressing questions of manner, timing, or frequency. Comparative language relies on the correct use of positive, comparative, and superlative forms to convey varying degrees of qualities.

Lesson 24. Write, Revise, Repeat: A Deep Dive into Self-Editing

Proofreading transcends mere spell checks by requiring human discernment to catch context-sensitive errors and improve sentence flow. Revising involves refining these elements, ensuring the document meets its intended purpose and resonates with audiences.

Lesson 25. Unpacking the Role of Prepositions

Prepositional phrases, consisting of a preposition and a noun or pronoun, act as adjectives or adverbs within sentences and offer descriptive detail. By altering the preposition, the relationship and meaning can change, but clarity is essential, avoiding unnecessarily wordy constructions.

In This Course

72 Hours average completion time
7.2 CEUs
39 Lessons
6 Exams & Assignments
Mobile Friendly
Last Updated January 2024

Description

Elevate Your Writing: Comprehensive Course Bundle

1. Writing Basics 101: Master the Essentials Dive deep into the foundations of writing, revisiting the pivotal rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Whether you're a student, business writer, or aspiring author, this course is tailored to rekindle your understanding of writing essentials. Beyond the rules, it offers invaluable insights into crafting polished sentences and structured paragraphs.

2. Writing Improvement 101: Elevate Your Style Your writing reflects you. Go beyond mere grammar and punctuation to master the art of sentence construction and paragraph cohesion. Designed for independence and flexibility, this course offers hands-on assignments, constructive feedback, and the opportunity to hone your craft at your own pace.

3. Business Writing: Command with Clarity In a world where clear communication equates to professionalism, ensure your writing stands out. This course deciphers the do's and don'ts of business communication, from letters to emails. Grasp the nuances of tone, language, and formatting while avoiding common pitfalls. Tailored for professionals across ranks, it's the definitive guide to impactful business writing.

4. Crafting Effective Emails: Communicate with Confidence In today's digital era, emails are your business card. Discover the secrets to drafting emails that reflect your professionalism. From general writing tips to specialized templates for various scenarios, equip yourself with the skills to navigate the world of email communication confidently and leave lasting impressions.

5. Report Writing 101: Convey with Conviction Reports are more than mere documents; they are reflections of strategies, insights, and visions. Whether you're detailing an event, proposing a new idea, or justifying expenses, this course guides you to craft reports that are concise, persuasive, and impactful. Learn how to organize your thoughts, target the right audience, and ensure your message is both clear and compelling.

Join Us: Every great journey starts with a step. Embark on this transformative journey and elevate your writing to new horizons.

Skills You'll Develop

Precision in language use
Grammar and punctuation mastery
Persuasive report writing
Effective paragraph cohesion
Improved sentence construction
Sophisticated self-editing skills
Enhanced email drafting
Professional business communication
Clarity in written expression

More About This Course

Engage Readers: Transform writing with 'Show, Don't Tell'.
Refine Your Style: Enhance sentence and paragraph cohesion.
Edit Like a Pro: Improve work through thorough self-editing.
Master the Foundations: Strengthen your grammar and punctuation skills.
Refine Your Words: Achieve concise expression in writing.
Embrace Advanced Techniques: Elevate writing with stylistic sophistication.
Convey with Conviction: Craft concise and persuasive reports.
Master Narrative Skills: Learn storytelling with vivid details.
Command with Clarity: Learn impactful business writing techniques.
Balance Perspectives: Master the art of narrative proportion.
Communicate with Confidence: Develop effective email drafting skills.

What You'll Achieve

Define and distinguish between different parts of speech using a flowchart provided in the lesson material
Identify examples of correct and incorrect usage of helping verbs in sentences based on the lesson material
Demonstrate the ability to construct clear and effective sentences and paragraphs to enhance writing clarity.
Identify common writing mistakes and apply proofreading techniques to improve writing quality.
Demonstrate the ability to convert singular nouns to plural by applying standard and exception spelling rules accurately in various contexts.
Identify and correct common errors in plural spelling transformations by evaluating adherence to language rules and known exceptions.
Define and identify different sentence structures, including simple, compound, and complex sentences, to enhance writing clarity and coherence.
Demonstrate the ability to combine short sentences using prepositional phrases, adjectives, and adverbs to improve the overall flow of writing.
Identify and correctly spell at least 90% of words from the commonly misspelled list in a writing exercise.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and correct personal spelling errors by writing each identified misspelled word three times correctly.
Identify and explain the role of topic, supporting, and concluding sentences in paragraph structure.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze a paragraph by identifying its topic sentence and any concluding sentence, with specific examples.
Define the rules for making proper names plural based on their ending letters, such as names ending in s, sh, ch, x, or z.

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