Although everyone has had to take certain required English courses during school, it may have been years since you were required to do any sort of serious writing. This might make writing seem like a daunting task.
This course is designed to give an overview of basic grammar and writing guidelines. The participant can learn about sentence structure, proper punctuation, using language correctly, and how to edit and proofread his or her work, among other things. At the end of this course you should be able to:
+ Avoid common sentence fragment and run-on errors.
+ Select the appropriate tone and style of your sentences.
+ Use punctuation for maximum impact.
+ Ensure the spelling is correct.
+ Describe your thoughts accurately.
Wesley E. Donahue, Ph.D., PE, PLS, PMP, 6σ Black Belt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), is the course Master Instructor. Formerly, he was the director of Penn State Management Development, a self-supporting provider of education and training services to business and industry clients around the world. Before joining Penn State, he was co-founder and executive vice president of a manufacturing and specialty engineering firm; manager of corporate development and international manager of technology for a Fortune 200 company; and, professional associate of a worldwide provider of technical management professional services.
