Module 2 Introduction

Welcome module two. I hope that module one gave you some useful insights into word choice and sentence structure. That will help you to come across to your audience as highly professional and knowledgeable, while being clear and to the point. In this module, we’ll be talking about the mechanics that are critical to quality professional document. A simple oversight such as using the wrong form of the word their can diminish the reader’s impression of your competence. It’s worth taking the time to be sure of some of the common word choice errors and misspellings which I will highlight in this module. I will discuss correct and appropriate use of pronouns and contractions. As well as subject-verb agreement, noun-pronoun agreement and double negatives. Much of this might be a reminder to you, but it’s an important reminder if you plan to create high quality professional documents. Punctuation and sentence structure are also included in this module. It’s important to use parallel construction in your sentences. And avoid complex or passive statements. I’ll complete the module with a lesson on paragraph construction, including best practices regarding the length of your paragraphs and the amount of content to include in each. This module contains quite a few practice opportunities, which I encourage you to complete in their entirety. It’s important practice, and will refresh your writing skills. There’s also a list of online resources for writing mechanics in the resources for this module.