Editing and Proofreading for Business Writers --- Part 2

Description

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.

Objectives

• You will be able to identify and use the correct verbs in your sentences.
• You will be able to use active verbs, parallel structure, and nondiscriminatory language effectively in your own writing.
• You will be able to use pronouns correctly in your own writing.
• You will be able to use adjectives and adverbs correctly.

Book

Verbs

Pages 5 - 16; pages 17 - 18, Sections 23 - 24; page 18, Section 24D, page 23, Section 27 D.

Active and Passive Verbs, Parallel Structure, and Other Editing Issues

Page 9, Section 15; page 20. Section 25F; pages 44 - 45, Section 82; pages 35 - 37, Sections 61 - 63; page 37, Sections 65 - 67.

Pronouns

Pages 12 - 15, Sections 18 - 20.

Adjectives and Adverbs

Pages 10 - 12, Sections 16 - 17.

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