Grammar Intensive
Description: What are all those commas and apostrophes for anyway?
If you’re trying to sort out the meaning behind modifiers, wonder when to use a semi-colon, or just want to make your writing more clear and effective, then this fun (yes, fun!) hands-on workshop is for you.
Here’s what you get in just half a day:
—a refresher on good grammar skills
—the proper and improper uses of grammar and punctuation
—when to use (and not use) punctuation marks
—common grammatical misconceptions (and the right rules)
Who Should Attend: This class is open to writers at all levels and with all levels of experience.
About the Instructor: Marianna Swallow is a former journalist-turned-instructor. She’s been the head of M. Runge & Associates Training since 1999, teaching business skills such as Effective Business Writing and Powerful Presentations. In addition to her business writing and endless emails, she blogs about modern day etiquette and party planning. When she’s not speaking by day, she’s the host with the most at night. Marianna writes for www.examiner.com/chicago.