Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
After taking this course, the learner will be able to use a Planning Worksheet to analyze the needs and restrictions of a writing task.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify the five qualities of effective words
Identify the rules of correct word usage
Identify the guidelines for nondiscriminatory language
Build effective sentences
Recognize and correct common sentence faults
Design paragraphs successfully

Topics: 
Define the five qualities of effective words
Identify the rules of correct word usage
Identify the guidelines for nondiscriminatory language
Identify the five points of effective sentence building
Identify and correct common sentence faults
Identify and apply the four elements of paragraph design

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.