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A workshop that makes proofreading and grammar fun? Is that possible? You bet! This program is based on the latest research on how adults learn.
It's fast-moving, so you stay interested. It's engaging, so you learn by doing. And it's fun, so you happily give it your all. Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading is nothing like the grammar classes you took in school.
This workshop is exciting, engaging, and truly effective in refreshing you on the basics of business English.
In One Fast-Moving Day, You'll Learn:- The grammar rules every professional must know
- All about capitalization and punctuation
- Painless proofreading
- Commonly misused words - and how to use them correctly
- Six key rules for subject-verb agreement
- Techniques for finding errors in numbers, prices, codes, dates, etc...and lots more!
Who Should Attend
This training is critical for people who want their written communication to be letter-perfect. It's ideal for managers, secretaries, technical writers, editors, and proofreaders who:- Have never received formal training in these core skills
- Have been out of school for a while and need to brush up
It's also great for anyone who uses English as a second language.
Memorable Training With Unforgettable Results!
In this high-energy training, you'll try your luck with Blue Ribbon Bingo
polish your usage skills with Grammar Bull's Eye
and "question the answers" with Punctuation Jeopardy.
The result? The information comes alive for you. You easily see the practical applications. And it sticks with you in a way that pure "book learning" never can.
AGENDA
Basics Of Proofreading- How to increase your proofreading speed without sacrificing accuracy
- Are you an editor or a proofreader? How to determine which skill your job really requires
- Proofreading marks: learn what they are and practice using them
- How to correct writing without changing the meaning
- Secrets for overcoming monotony and staying alert when proofreading
- How to create distance from your work so you can catch your own errors
Grammar Rules To Remember- A review of basic grammar rules
- How to fix run-on sentences
- The rules of subject-verb agreement
- How to avoid sexist language
- Who vs. whom; me vs. myself never be confused again!
Punctuation- The 6 most frequently missed rules for using commas
- How to use semicolons to improve the flow of your sentences
- How and when to use colons
- When you should use quotation marks and when you shouldn't (By the way, does the period go inside or outside the quotation marks?)
- Dashes and parentheses (Did you know they are opposites?)
Usage And Form- When to use further/farther, affect/effect, continual/continuous. and other frequently misused words
- 150 commonly misspelled words (a take-home list you'll use often!)
- Capitalization rules
- When to use numbers and when to use words (50 or fifty?)
- A final quiz that will show how much more skilled and confident you are!
CPE CREDIT
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack are registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
CPE certificates will be available 10 days after your event has ended. |
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CPE
All US States: 6 |
| About The Provider: |
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack, divisions of PARK University Enterprises, Inc., create one of the most respected international providers of professional seminars.
Since pioneering the one-day seminar in 1970 as Fred Pryor Seminars, our organization has built a reputation for high-quality, convenient, and practical business-skills training around the world, in every industry and sector.
Today, with more than 8 million satisfied customers, we continue to pride ourselves in providing the superior training you've come to expect from Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack. Our cutting-edge research and course development are designed to meet the adult learning needs of your employees and your organization.
Fred Pryor Seminars and CareerTrack are your number one choices for training because we offer:- In-depth experience in the training industry
- Consistent and comprehensive course offerings
- High-energy and content-rich presentations
- Multiple training tools, including on-site training, on-line learning, seminars, and A/V products
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
As we continue to grow, expand, and change to meet client and market needs, we always remember that every individual customer matters and that collectively, they are our most valuable assets. That's why our goal is the same today as it was 30 years ago to provide the best choice in business skills training with maximum convenience to help you our customer achieve success! |
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Date |
City/State |
Price |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/22/2013 |
COLUMBUS, OH |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/22/2013 |
FREDERICKSBURG, VA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/23/2013 |
CLEVELAND, OH |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/29/2013 |
ATLANTA, GA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/29/2013 |
COLLEGE PARK, MD |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/30/2013 |
FREDERICK, MD |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/30/2013 |
CHATTANOOGA, TN |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/31/2013 |
ANNAPOLIS, MD |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
5/31/2013 |
NASHVILLE, TN |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/6/2013 |
DENVER, CO |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/7/2013 |
SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/12/2013 |
TROY, MI |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/13/2013 |
ANN ARBOR, MI |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/14/2013 |
GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/25/2013 |
ST CLOUD, MN |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/26/2013 |
BLOOMINGTON, MN |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
6/27/2013 |
MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/8/2013 |
MUKILTEO, WA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/9/2013 |
TACOMA, WA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/10/2013 |
PORTLAND, OR |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/11/2013 |
SALEM, OR |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/12/2013 |
BEND, OR |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/16/2013 |
BAKERSFIELD, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/17/2013 |
VISALIA, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/18/2013 |
FRESNO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/19/2013 |
CONCORD, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/22/2013 |
SEATTLE, WA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/22/2013 |
EUREKA, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/23/2013 |
CHICO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/23/2013 |
JUNEAU, AK |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/24/2013 |
STOCKTON, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/24/2013 |
ANCHORAGE, AK |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/25/2013 |
FAIRBANKS, AK |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/25/2013 |
MODESTO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/30/2013 |
SAN JOSE, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
7/31/2013 |
SACRAMENTO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/1/2013 |
SANTA ROSA, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/2/2013 |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/6/2013 |
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/7/2013 |
SANTA BARBARA, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/8/2013 |
CARLSBAD, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/9/2013 |
PALM SPRINGS, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/13/2013 |
HARTFORD, CT |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/14/2013 |
PROVIDENCE, RI |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/15/2013 |
WOBURN, MA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/19/2013 |
LAS VEGAS, NV |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/21/2013 |
HONOLULU, HI |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/26/2013 |
BURBANK, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/27/2013 |
ONTARIO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/28/2013 |
ANAHEIM, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
8/29/2013 |
SAN DIEGO, CA |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
9/16/2013 |
TYLER, TX |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
9/18/2013 |
DALLAS, TX |
$149.00 |
| Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading Workshop |
9/20/2013 |
TULSA, OK |
$149.00 |
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