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SUMMARY:Writing Tune-up Workshop: Grammar - DAY 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students\, postdoctoral fellows\, visiting scholars\, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph\, as well as Guelph community members. Although you can attend either day\, it is recommended that you start with Day 1. If you also wish to attend Day 2\, visit the Day 2 description to register for that session on Sept. 8. \nDuring this day-long workshop\, a half-hour meal break (at 2 p.m.) and snack breaks will be on your own. \nTopics covered will include: \nStructuring Sentences\nA review of basic information about sentences and parts of speech (recognizing nouns\, verbs\, etc.). The session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: \n\nUse parts of speech appropriately\nStructure sentences using clauses and phrases\nAvoid sentence fragments\n\nUsing Verbals and Modifiers\nA review of the use of verbals and modifiers in writing. Writers use verbals extensively in their writing without realizing what they are or how they should be used correctly. This session discusses the use of verbals compared to verbs\, as well as defining different types of modifiers and how to correct errors in their use. The session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: \n\nRecognize verbals compared to verbs\nPlace modifiers in the right spot\n\nPunctuating Sentences\nA review of the rules of punctuation. The session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: \n\nUse commas effectively\nUse a semi-colon effectively\nUse a colon effectively\nPunctuate properly between sentences\n\nRegister online.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/writing-tune-up-workshop-grammar-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:McLaughlin Library\, 480 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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