COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
There are 12 lessons in course, comprising -
Lesson 1. Parts of speech
Parts of speech, singular and plural forms, and subject-verb agreement.
Lesson 2. Verbs
Verb tense, infinitives, participles, phrasal verbs.
Lesson 3. Parts of a sentence
Subject and predicate, object, clauses and phrases.
Lesson 4. Building and combining sentences
Structure and meaning, sentence variety, linking words.
Lesson 5. Vocabulary
Related words, word origins, prefixes, suffixes, word combinations.
Lesson 6. Developing vocabulary
Context, formal and informal language, connotative and denotative language.
Lesson 7. Writing for different purposes Part 1
Writing to obtain and clarify information.
Lesson 8. Writing for different purposes Part 2
Writing to provide information.
Lesson 9. Writing for business
Writing letters, short reports, submissions.
Lesson 10. Study skills
Understanding concepts, essay structure, addressing all parts of a topic, understanding what is required, referencing.
Lesson 11. Proof reading and editing
Correcting and refining your document, targeting the intended reader
Lesson 12. Special project
Reading, researching and writing for three different contexts – work, study, business.
COURSE AIMS
- Understand the basic rules of grammar.
- Apply rules of grammar to construct correct sentences.
- Identify word parts – word roots, prefixes and suffixes.
- Use word parts to develop vocabulary.
- Name the parts of speech.
- Understand basic principles of correct sentence construction.
- Understand the nature and purpose of a paragraph.
- Identify different kinds of language - formal/informal, direct/indirect.
- Identify appropriate language for different writing contexts.
- Use correct formats for business writing.
- Use correct formats for writing for study.
- Improve pronunciation.
What Are the Advantages of Studying Writing with ACS Distance Education?
- You can start at any time to suit you.
- The courses are self-paced.
- You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
- Keep up to date on your learning.
- Update your CV.
- It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
- Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in writing.
- They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
- Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR WRITING BETTER
Good writing doesn't just happen. It needs to have purpose, be meaningful, relevant, and appropriate to its intended readers. It should also be easy to understand. To satisfy all these criteria, writers must first answer several questions:
- What do you hope to achieve with your writing? (i.e. its purpose?)
- Who is likely to read it?
- What do you want to include and exclude from the content? (What might the anticipated readers need to know, want to know, and like to know?)
- How can you communicate intended information accurately and appropriately, to achieve your purpose? (What language, layout and format will be most suitable?)
Purpose
The purpose of your writing is often given to you by someone else, such as a teacher or employer, who asks you to write something. That person, however, may not clearly state the reasons behind their request. Your first task, therefore, is to ask what that person wants you to achieve with your writing.
What Next?
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