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Bad Grammar
Course Introduction
Why Bad Grammar Isn't What You Think It Is (5:32)
An Important Message About How to Use This Course
Module 1 - Mistakes of Sentence Structure
How to Fix a Sentence Fragment - Finding the Missing Pieces So Readers Can Understand Your Ideas (11:11)
Quiz - Sentence Fragments
How to Spot a Run-on Sentence - And What to Do About It (5:15)
Quiz - Run-on Sentences
How to Fix Comma Splices, So Readers Won't Get Distracted (6:01)
Quiz - Comma Splices
How to Detect Sneaky Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement - Even Good Writers Make These Mistakes (7:22)
Quiz - Sneaky Subject-Verb Agreement Errors
How to Fix Nonparallel Constructions--This Enhances Reader Comprehension and Pleasure (5:42)
Quiz - Parallel Structure
Be Careful When Using "What," "All," and "None" as Subjects
How to Fix Danging Modifiers So Readers Aren't Left Hanging (3:56)
Quiz - Dangling Modifiers
How to Keep "Myself" from Messing up Your Sentence (3:43)
Quiz - Using "Myself"
Module 2 - Mistakes that Create Ambiguity
Problems with Personal Pronoun Reference: How to Avoid Ambiguity (6:43)
How to Avoid Making Fuzzy Comparisons (5:20)
How to Avoid Squinting Modifiers So Your Readers Don't Get a Headache (4:06)
Quiz - Squinting Modifiers
How to Avoid Blind Spots when Using the Words "That" and "Which" (7:40)
The Ambiguous "This" - How One Simple Adjustment Can Save Your Readers a Lot of Trouble (6:15)
How to Avoid Verb Ambiguity (6:55)
How to Avoid Verb-Object Ambiguity
Pay Close Attention to Where You Place These Words: "Not," "Only," and "Also." (7:00)
Quiz - "Not," "Only," and "Also"
Module 3 - Mistakes of Word Usage
The Problem with Informal Language - And What to Do About It (6:18)
How Using Fancy Words Can Make Your Writing Sound Dull - And What to Do Instead (5:56)
Quiz - Identify Wordy Language
Some Questionable "Errors" You Need to be Aware of
Watch Out for Commonly Confused Words - Your Readers Will Notice Every Time (7:07)
Quiz - Confusing Words
Bonus Course - How to Write for Your Audience
Understanding Writing Purpose - Authorial Intent (5:57)
Understanding Your Audience (2:37)
Activity - Understanding Audience
Use This Tool to Analyze Your Audience
Writing Rhetorically (3:45)
Argument vs. Opinions - Understanding Argument (6:28)
Understand Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to Write More Persuasively
Sample Analysis - Ethos, Pathos, and Logos (3:27)
Quiz - Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Logical Fallacies
Quiz - Logical Fallacies
Bonus #2 - Tips and Resources
Editing and Proofreading Tips That Will Save You Time and Trouble (3:36)
The Best Grammar Books and Resources
Glossary of Terms Used in This Course
Personalized Writing Evaluation From Your Instructor
Step 1 - Prepare Your Writing
Step 2 - Send Me Your Writing
Step 3 - Get Your Personalized Writing Report
Feedback Reflection - Worksheet
Quiz - "Not," "Only," and "Also"
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