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The Grammar Course

Seminar #2236

Mistakes in business writing can be costly--to your company and your career.

Success in business demands clear, concise, and correct e-mails, memos, letters and reports. And it all starts with knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Attend this business grammar refresher course to overcome usage and punctuation challenges, catch up with today's new writing styles, learn to polish documents to perfection and confidently proofread and critique written communication. Plus, pinpoint your business grammar strengths and weaknesses with self-graded quizzes during class.

Fees

  • [2] days - $1,795 Non Members
  • [2] days - $1,595 AMA Members
  • [2] days - $1,366 GSA

Credits

1.2 CEU

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Classroom Schedule

We have 9 scheduled sessions located nationwide starting between 12/3/2009 - 8/2/2010

Date Location Duration Attendees  
Dec 3, 2009 - Dec 4, 2009 New York, NY 2 Days
Feb 1, 2010 - Feb 2, 2010 New York, NY 2 Days
Mar 1, 2010 - Mar 2, 2010 Chicago, IL 2 Days
Apr 15, 2010 - Apr 16, 2010 New York, NY 2 Days
May 3, 2010 - May 4, 2010 Washington DC/Arlington VA, DC 2 Days
May 17, 2010 - May 18, 2010 New York, NY 2 Days
Jun 7, 2010 - Jun 8, 2010 New York, NY 2 Days
Jul 22, 2010 - Jul 23, 2010 San Francisco, CA 2 Days
Aug 2, 2010 - Aug 3, 2010 New York, NY 2 Days
Registering more than 4  people, please call 1-877-566-9441.

How You Will Benefit

  • Write like a pro: clearly, concisely and grammatically correct
  • Produce error-free documents that project a professional image
  • Revisit the rules of grammar—without all the jargon
  • Use the right word and correct punctuation every time
  • Know the do's and don'ts of effective business e-mail
  • Improve your ability to critique your writing and that of others

What You Will Cover

  • Proofreading an actual business letter: identifying and correcting faulty sentences
  • Usage challenges: effect or affect, who or whom, that or which
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • When and where to use commas and other punctuation
  • Updating your proofreading technique
  • Writing correct and effective e-mail according to “netiquette” guidelines: what spell checks don't catch
  • Insure, ensure and other troublesome words
  • Practical grammar rules you can apply immediately

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Who Should Attend

Anyone who handles correspondence, writes to customers, develops company publications, prepares reports or does any job that requires business grammar skills, or the ability to proofread and critique written communications.

Special Feature

Extra from AMA:

Take home a six-part review section to reinforce what you've just learned.

 
 
 

On-Site Learning

This seminar is available for On-Site delivery.

To find out how your organization can take advantage of this benefit, call our toll-free number,
1-877-566-9441 or contact a representative.


 

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Q: Can AMA help me make travel arrangements?

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