Course outline for
Fundamentals of Writing
Fundamentals of Writing Course Outline
Session One: Course Overview
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: Why Write?
The Four C’s of Writing
Session Three: Be Clear
Writing Clearly
Choosing What to Say
Rewriting Sentences
Writing Clearly Exercise
Session Four: Be Concise
Writing Concisely
Rewriting Exercises
Session Five: Be Complete
Making Your Writing Complete
Interview Exercise
Session Six: Be Correct
Correcting Common Writing Errors
Spot the Errors
Session Seven: Word Agreement
Making Words Agree
Rewriting Exercises
Session Eight: Active and Passive Voice
Passive vs. Active Voice
Take Action
Session Nine: Sentences and Sentence Types
Sentences and Paragraphs
Identifying Sentences
Sentence Construction
Arranging Sentences
Session Ten: Inclusive Language
Make Your Language Inclusive
Inclusive Language Principles
Make it More Inclusive
Session Eleven: Punctuation
Using Common Punctuation Marks
Session Twelve: Revising, Spelling, and Proofreading
Revising
Check the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
Proofreading Tips
Personal Action Plan
Course Summary
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Course Assessment Answer Key
Pre-Course Assessment
Post-Course Assessment
Assignment Answer Key
Session Three: Writing Clearly
Session Four: Be Concise
Session Six: Be Correct
Session Seven: Word Agreement
Session Eight: Active and Passive Voice
Session Nine: Sentences and Sentence Types
Session Ten: Inclusive Language
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