Course Description

Would you like to improve your ability to clearly and effectively express yourself in written reports and correspondence? Do you sometimes utilize incorrect grammar and punctuation? Would you like to improve your basic writing techniques and "brush up" on your written communication skills? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this is the class for you! We will cover the following topics: grammar, subject and verb agreement, sentence patterns and composition, commonly misused words, punctuation, possessives, and vocabulary improvement. Throughout the class, you will receive feedback, corrections, and explanations from the instructor. This course has been adapted from a classroom course taught by the instructor to students whose backgrounds range from business managers seeking to effectively improve their writing skills, to housewives reentering the business force, to college students seeking help with writing techniques, to immigrants wishing to become more familiar with the English language and its subtleties. Join those who have already completed this course, and improve your writing techniques, and learn to write more effectively! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 5 weeks to finish. If you need additional help understanding the material presented, you can communicate with the instructor and fellow classmates. The instructor will monitor and track your progress throughout the class. LVS Online offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course registrations, certificate of completion option, a class discussion board to interact with your instructor and fellow classmates, free hosting account, and a student upload area. LVS is a Corel Training Partner. LVS students may purchase Corel products at a significant savings. Follow this link for details. LVS students are also eligible take advantage of special offers made available by famous software developers such as Andromeda, AV Bros, Extensis, Harry Heim, namesuppressed, Nik Multimedia, and Ulead. Details are provided in the classinfo link found in the confirmation of registration. If you would like to receive more information regarding this course, click on the "Contact Us" link in the Information section and we'll try to answer any of your questions within the day.

Course Requirements

A desire to improve your grammar skills. A willingness to perfect your sentence and paragraphing skills. A working knowledge of your computer is essential: Free Windows Class Here Plan to devote approximately 3 - 4 hrs per week on the lesson, quiz, and assignment.

Course Prerequisites

None

Course Syllabus

Lesson 1 Eye-Opening Quiz Capitalization Punctuation Possessive Pronouns Apostrophes Lesson 2 Parts of Speech Sentence Composition Singular and Plural Pronouns Prepositional Phrases Lesson 3 Sentence Fragments Run-ons Comma Splices Coordinating Conjunctions Sentence Patterns and Punctuation Subject-Verb Agreement Consistency Misplaced Modifiers Parallel Structure Active Sentences Lesson 4 Eliminate Wordiness The Dictionary Spelling Rules Word Analysis Lesson 5 Plain Language Paragraph Order Three Sections in Everything You Write Four Steps to Writing Anything Lesson 6 Journal Writing Avoiding Insensitive and Offensive Language Reasons Why the English Language is Hard to Learn Eye-Opening Quiz (Revisited)

Course Goals

At the end of this course you will have basic English grammar skills have sentence and paragraphing skills be able to apply English grammar to writing

Course Excerpt

Effective Writing LESSON 1 We will begin with an Eye-Opening Quiz - How much do you really know about grammar, sentence structure, subject and verb agreement, sentence patterns and composition, spelling, commonly misused words, punctuation, and possessives? Take the following quiz to find out. Correct the following sentences. Note: not all sentences contain errors: Jack, Patty and me went to the grocery store. Me and him have alot in common. Nobody is going unless they have a permission slip. Due to her good grades she was able to switch to a different class. Its a good thing the radio comes with its own headphones. Cathy’s and Jack’s car was recently stolen. Tom will therefore, be fired tomorrow. His Uncle Joe was going with us. Whose going to the store with me. The girl and the boy stands in the hall. I did not get the notes, therefore, I must stay after class. Charles's shoes are on the chair. That is a big green balloon. She is happy: she keeps smiling. Mike the man at the counter, gave me the correct change. She was very often not honest. Tom is taller then I. At this point in time, we have no extra discounts. The mother, not the children, have a cold. Drive South twelve miles and make a left turn. Her advise has always been indispensible. Last monday, I met my old principle in the supermarket. I bought a counterfiet watch in one of those deserted allies in the big apple. The girl who's glasses was fixed is waiting in the car. He handed the papers to her and me. I have a meeting with Thomas Wednesday. There were a lot of excitment when the teacher opened the candy. I met the vice President at the british convention center on June 1 2001. Did you see Joe and Pat’s new cars. It was he who placed the order. She wants to know if its possisible to leave earlier then tomorrow afternoon. My favorite season is Spring. Him and I went to the supermarket for pears apples, and oranges. The supermarkets in this area is decorated with many christmas lights. They told her to wait several minutes. I just spent one weeks’ pay on shoes. Hockey is the childrens’ favorite game during the winter. Every player has their own hockey sticks and face mask. Once you’ve completed the quiz, place it aside until Lesson 10. We will then review it, and determine how much you’ve learned in six weeks. More...

Course Reviews

Ngocang Nguyen: (Liked Best:) “Content” “Prompt response and care by the instructor” “Active collaboration from peers” “I enjoyed the course very much.” More...