Many struggling writers have wonderful ideas but run into trouble putting their thoughts to words. Very often, the problem can be traced to a fatal but common shortcoming – a faulty grasp of grammar and an unpolished style. Learning simple but essential rules of grammar and style can dramatically improve the quality of one's writing and make the difference between a great manuscript and a mediocre one. This five-week crash course will introduce writing students to the essentials of modern grammar and style. You will learn to put words, phrases, and sentences together to create prose that inspire, entertain, and enlighten readers. These new-found writing skills can open the door to career advancement, leisure enjoyment and many other opportunities. Your words could even change the world! This is Part 1 of a comprehensive two-part series. The second half of the course will be taught next semester at VU. Whether you are writing a future best seller, a technical manual, a press release, or just drafting a letter or polishing a homework paper, you will learn to make your writing sparkle by applying the essential grammar and style rules presented in this course. Curriculum: Five-week course, instructor-led. No textbook required. Prerequisites: None. All students may enroll in this course. CLOSE WINDOW REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS