| Writing Sentences and Paragraphs Effectively (Paper-Based) |
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| Overview: |
Review grammatical usage and terms and the components of a sentence. Use varied and correct vocabulary. Write draft paragraphs, then proofread and edit them.
In this independent study paper-based course, you submit assignments to an instructor, who grades them and gives you feedback. Textbook must be purchased separately. Take up to one year to complete.
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| Who Should Attend? |
Anyone who is reluctant to write or who wants to improve writing on the job
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| Additional Information: |
| Order textbooks from Specialty Books. Select subject area English and Writing, then select course. |
| Objectives: |
| Put ideas/words down on paperDetermine your purpose for writing and the information needs of your readersDraft your thoughts and recognize weaknessesEdit and proofread your own writing objectively |
| Syllabus: |
Syllabus -- Writing Sentences and Paragraphs Effectively, ENGL0040C, Grad. School, USDA
Textbooks and Materials
All course materials are included.
- PART 1: CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE WRITING
- Lesson 1: Why Write?
- Lesson 2: Structures of the Sentence
- Lesson 3: Sentence Unity
- Lesson 4: Sentence Variety and Sentence Combining
- Lesson 5: Conciseness, Clarity, and Completeness
- PART 2: THE PARAGRAPH
- PART 3: THE ESSAY
- PART 4: WORD CHOICE
- Lesson 8: The Power of Words
- Lesson 9: Words Often Confused
- Lesson 10: Revising, Editing, and Proofreading
- PART 5: COURSE REVIEW GRAMMATICAL TERMS DEFINED
- Lesson 11: Course Review and Punctuation Overview
- Lesson 12: Definitions of Grammatical Terms
- Suggested Supplementary References
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