Questions concerning grammar usage often come up at work.  When you look at grammar usage books, do you find yourself confused and at a loss for answers? This one-day workshop covers the basics of grammar, word usage, and sentence completeness to include nouns by classification; capitalization; plurals of general words, unfamiliar words, and abbreviations; singular and plural possessives; punctuate phrases and clauses; and sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.  Everything covered in this fast-paced workshop has a practical application for writers.

NOTE: This course supports the principles of Plain Talk.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course you should be able to:

• Understand the use of grammar in writing.
• Define and locate Nouns by classification.
• Follow rules on when and when not to capitalize words.
• Form plurals of general words, unfamiliar words, and abbreviations.
• Learn recent changes in forming singular and plural possessives.
• Identify and punctuate phrases and clauses.
• Identify sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
• Write complete sentences in plain talk.

Competencies covered in this course: Written Communication

Intended Audience: Public sector employees who write, edit, proofread, or prepare final copy for distribution or publication.