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  Course Number: GI 222   Scheduled Sessions:
  Cost Per Person: $110    

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 3, 2009

  Eligibility: All
  Instructor: Carol Tripp
  Length: 1 Day (8:30 - 4:30)
  Location: Des Moines, Hoover State Office Building, Level A

Throughout the day, participants will...

  • Learn tricks and tips for remembering grammar basics.
  • Describe current business usage for courtesy titles, salutations, and gender-pronoun issues.
  • Recognize words and phrases that may be considered insensitive or offensive.
  • Review general rules for grammar so that one can write and quickly proofread to avoid errors.
  • Learn proofreading techniques, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  • Understand the importance of proofreading prior to publishing.
  • Comprehend the different needs of email vs written proposals vs business reports.
  • Receive a reference guide for grammar rules and tips & tricks.
  • Learn differences between email, letters, reports, proposals, and file documentation.

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