Overview

Whether you are a student looking for additional course material, or a professional looking to enhance your writing skills, the Fundamentals of English Grammar for Writing course offers a refresher on the basics of English grammar and aims to strengthen your foundational concepts of the language.The key basics covered in the course are:Identifying the different parts of speech, such as Nouns, Pronouns, and moreUnderstanding the rules of the Subject-Verb agreement, which is key in sentence constructionIdentifying the different punctuation marks and how to use them correctlyChoosing the right words between confusing ones like Who vs. Whom, and moreIn addition, you will learn the important rules of grammar and get handy tips on how to apply them. the course brings all of these concepts together in the Editing and Proofreading section. Here, you will understand the distinction between editing and proofreading and explain why this stage is a crucial part of the writing process. Handy tips and practical tricks are provided to guide you on effectively editing and proofreading your own writing to make it clearer and more engaging for your audience.Lastly, you can test your understanding of each topic through practice exercises that are available for each section, along with an answer key that provides detailed explanations for the exercises.As a bonus, a detailed summary is provided that encapsulates the key points learnt throughout the course. This summary is available to download and take away as a handy job aid that you can refer to as you apply the knowledge learnt in this course.By the end of this course, you should be able to:Identify the key parts of speech that are essential to sentence constructionUse the rules of the Subject-Verb agreement to reduce grammatical errors in sentencesUnderstand the value of using punctuation marks correctlyIdentify the correct words between confusing ones like Which vs. That, and moreEffectively edit and proofread to enhance your writingAre there any course requirements or prerequisites?A basic knowledge of the English language is essential as this course touches upon the key aspects of grammar to enhance writing, and is not an extensive study into the subject.

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