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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Library Workshop - Self-Directed Writing Tune-up: Grammar - DAY 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19\, materials from this two-day workshop on grammar are available ANYTIME as self-directed slides and worksheets\, through self-registration in CourseLink’s Writing Tune-up: Grammar. \nThis two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. It 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. The workshop materials are useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well as to provide more effective feedback on students’ writing as TAs or faculty. Although you can work through the materials for either day\, it is recommended that you start with Day 1 materials. \nTopics:  \nCorrecting Grammar Errors\nAvoid some of the common pitfalls of grammar. The session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: \n\nMake subjects and verbs agree\nDon’t use myself as a replacement for I and me\nUse who and whom correctly\nMake comparisons clear\n\nAvoiding Errors of Misuse\nLearn some of the common errors of misuse of words and expressions. The session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: \n\nUse apostrophes for possessive nouns\nDon’t use it’s for possessives\n\nGoing Beyond Basic Grammar\nLearn about some of the writing errors that affect clarity\, meaning and tone. Session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: \n\nMaintain parallelism\nUse active instead of passive voice\nPunctuate that and which clauses correctly\nRecognize when to use the three types of hyphens and dashes\n\nNo registration here is necessary. You will self-register on CourseLink. \nQuestions? Email writing@uoguelph.ca.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/online-library-workshop-self-directed-writing-tune-up-grammar-day-2-of-2/
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