Course Offerings

Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be! In this course, you'll develop the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level. Whether you're hoping to get a better job, write for a blog, or publish your short story, this course will give you the writing tools you need for success. It's also a perfect choice for students who speak English as a second language. You'll gain confidence right away as you practice free writing and discover how to create solid drafts. With the knowledge and hands-on practice you gain from this course, you'll be able to express yourself clearly and persuasively in writing-both in your personal life and in the business world.

Course Objectives

Learn how to improve writing skills by learning to select strong and persuasive words, spell correctly, and choose the right punctuation.

Discover how to put it all together by crafting well-written sentences, building effective paragraphs, and organizing your material logically.

Explore ways to make the most of e-mails and other forms of electronic communication.

Outline of Instruction

Lesson 01 - Writing: Your Dynamic New Tool

Lesson 02 - Words: Picking the Right One

Lesson 03 - Spelling: Tips and Practice

Lesson 04 - Usage: Which Word Goes Where

Lesson 05 - Sentences: Writing Them Effectively

Lesson 06 - Ending Punctuation: When, Where, and Why

Lesson 07 - Commas: Mastery at Last!

Lesson 08 - Semicolons, Colons, and All the Rest: A Quick Review

Lesson 09 - Paragraphs: How They Help You Communicate

Lesson 10 - Formatting: Tools and Tips to Help Your Content Shine

Lesson 11 - Writing for Electronic Media: Quirks and Characteristics

Lesson 12 - Putting It All Together: Writing Well!

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course provides you with the writing tools you need for success.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]