In this unit, we’ll work on the skills of good writing by studying examples and getting lots of practice. We’ll look at grammar as well as organization.
For this unit, I would recommend that you keep up with current affairs. Here are a few newspaper links that you might want to check out, although you are welcome to find news wherever you’d like to. In particular, make a habit of reading “Opinion” pieces. These are the type of writing that you will be reading and creating in this unit.
🙄 Make each word count!
Sentence Variety makes for better writing. Check out this page which has a piece of writing by writer, Gary Provost, who illustrates just why you should try to keep most of your sentences short.
Grammar collection:
Want to find out more about pronouns?
Check out Towson University in Baltimore for a good description.
Can you spot the grammar mistakes below?
For proud grammar nerds (like me!)
Top Twenty Errors in Undergraduate Writing
Is this satire? Ellen and Brittany Spears at the mall