This class will continue the essentials of editing begun in Part 1. Students be able to match subjects and verbs, use correct verb tenses, use pronouns correctly, and make headings, bullets, and sentences parallel. They will be able to recognize when to use the active verb instead of the passive, and they will be able to avoid shifting between active and passive verbs. They will understand how to locate and correct surface errors in long and complicated documents. The editing essentials covered in Part 1 will be revisited and reinforced through practice.
In this course students will:
- Be able to identify and use the correct verbs in your sentences.
- Be able to use active verbs, parallel structure, and nondiscriminatory language effectively in your own writing.
- Be able to use pronouns correctly in your own writing.
- Be able to use adjectives and adverbs correctly.
Prerequisites
This course is a continuation of the
Editing and Proofreading for Business Writers: Part 1 course. Students should have completed that course or be familiar with the topics covered in that course.
Requirements
No special software or equipment is required for this course.
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