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Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
Course Details
This four-week course will put a spotlight on the sentence. We'll be examining and breaking down parts of speech and the elements of good grammar. We'll touch on basic grammar rules and common mistakes. We'll also address the basics of punctuation. We will refer to mainstream periodicals for examples. Weekly assignments will reinforce topics covered in class. Some of the topics we will cover include: Related CoursesTell me when courses like this are scheduled. Fact-Checking (Video) ONLINE
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Instructor BioMagdalena Alagna's Courses Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning New York (Class starts October 15)
Intro to Copy Editing New York (Class starts October 14) ![]() Testimonial Magdalena is the high priestess of grammar. She will teach you how to make dangling participles, misplaced modifiers, and poorly formed sentences disappear from your life. -- Peter Messina"Magdalena is a walking/talking Chicago Manual for aspiring copy editors. She arms her students with the skills they'll need and readily offers her insider's advice about how to land (and keep) a lucrative job in the field." -- Shell Fischer "Magdalena's class was fun and easy to follow. I really felt like she cared about us and our future as copy editors." -- Ivonne Salazar "Magdalena is a wordsmith and she is very enthusiastic about teaching and making sure everyone gets it. This class has allowed me to walk away with the tools and guides I need to find the answers to my grammar questions." -- Grace Cavallo "An exellect instructor who gives practical information and real world examples." -- Joseph Marchelewski "Magdalena gave me the all the tools and pointers I need to excel at copy editing. She met all of my expectations in terms of course content, and exceeded them in terms of her teaching style." -- Henry Visotski "Magdalena was enthusiastic about every topic, and had an obvious fervor for the art of constructing sentences. She was approachable and professional." -- Katie Sherman "Magdalena's clearly a pro at copy editing. I would love to take another class with her." -- Danielle Nuzzo "Magdalena was very knowledgeable and helpful. I thought that the class content was just right." -- Christina Olio |
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