Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading

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Detailed Overview/Outline

A workshop that makes proofreading and grammar fun? Is that possible? You bet. This program is based on the latest research on how adults learn. It's fast-moving, so you stay interested. It's engaging, so you grasp more. "Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading" takes you on an adventure. The goal? To catch the grammar mistakes that can hurt your credibility. You'll start by finding out how well you understand grammar now. (Don't worry: You're not "graded," and no one is singled out or embarrassed.)

You'll learn:

• All about capitalization and punctuation
• Techniques for finding errors in numbers, prices, codes, dates, etc.
• Commonly misused words, and how to use them correctly
• The 6 key spelling rules (and their most troublesome exceptions)

Who should attend?
Managers, secretaries, technical writers, editors, and proofreaders who:

• Have never received formal training in these core skills
• Have been out of school for a while and need to brush up

Memorable training with unforgettable results...
This workshop is designed according to the latest research on how adults learn. It's fast moving, so you stay interested. It's engaging, so you learn by doing. And it's fun, so you happily give it your all.

The result?
The information comes alive for you. You easily see the practical applications. And it sticks with you in a way that pure "book learning" never can.

Seminar Overview

• Essential grammar rules every professional must know
• How to increase your proofreading speed - without sacrificing accuracy
• Proofreading marks: Learn what they are and practice using them
• The rules of subject/verb agreement
• How to correct writing without changing the meaning
• Fixing run-on sentences
• Who vs. whom; me vs. myself - never be confused again!
• Spotting common typographical errors
• Creating distance from your work so you can catch your own errors
• A review of basic grammar skills
• How to avoid sexist language
• The six most frequently missed rules for using commas
• How to use semicolons to improve the "flow" of your sentences
• When you should use quotation marks and when you shouldn't (By the way, does the period go inside or outside the quotation marks?)
• When to use further/farther; affect/effect; continual/continuous; and other frequently misused words
• Dashes and parentheses (Did you know they are opposites?)
• How to use your word processor's spellchecker correctly (and when you can't rely on it)
• 150 commonly misspelled words (a take-home list you'll use often!)
• When to use numbers and when to use words (50 or fifty?)
• Take a final quiz and see how much more skilled and confident you are!

Sponsor Background:
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack, divisions of PARK University Enterprises, Inc., create one of the most respected international providers of professional seminars. Since pioneering the one-day seminar in 1970 as Fred Pryor Seminars, our organization has built a reputation for high-quality, convenient, and practical business-skills training around the world, in every industry and sector.

Today, with more than 5,000,000 satisfied customers, we continue to pride ourselves in providing the superior training you’ve come to expect from Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack. Our cutting-edge research and course development are designed to meet the adult learning needs of your employees and your organization.

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Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 10 business days before the seminar. Your registration fee will be refunded less a cancellation fee. If you need to cancel less than 10 business days prior to the seminar you may (1) send a substitute from your organization or (2) transfer your registration fee within 12 months to another seminar or conference of your choice. Please note that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions may be made at any time.

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