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A misspelled word on your resume could cost you a job! Watch a refresher course on basic editing skills in this free video and improve your chances for a job or even a promotion!
There are 16 videos in this series:
Refresher course for basic writing skills. Learn Why Writing Skills Are Important in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Beware of homonyms! Learn the advantages and dangers of relying on spell check in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Resume writing tips. Learn how to tell in a spell check program if you spell a place name correctly in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Job hunting advice. Learn tips on how to find out if you spelling someone's name correctly in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Beware of exclamation points! Watch an overview of common punctuation marks in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Punctuation tips. Learn about the confusing subject of commas in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Where does the comma go? Proper punctuation impresses potential employers. Find out details more details on the rules for using commas in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Proper punctuation impresses potential employers. Learn about the misuse of some common punctuation marks in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Should this word be capitalized? Learn how people often misuse capital letters in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Names, places, titles..Learn about the proper use of proper nouns in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Tips for writing a good sentence. Learn about the importance of proper sentence structure in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Don't do. Learn what run-ons and sentence fragments are in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Tips for improving writing. Watch examples of how to fix run-ons and fragments in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
The right word makes all the difference. Learn about the importance of proper word choice in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Choose your words carefully! Find out examples of poor word choices in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
Easy ways to improve your writing. Watch review of all the main points in writing to keep in mind in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers.
A well-written cover letter can be the difference between getting an interview and waiting forever for a call that will never come. And when you get that job, good grammar and writing skills will impress clients, business contacts and especially the management at your work place. Good communication skills are an essential part of success in the business world. So watching this series could be crucial to your next promotion.
In this free writing lesson, a professional writer and journalist gives you a refresher course on the basic elements of good writing, such as capitalization, punctuation and sentence structure. You will learn how to repair run-ons and sentence fragments as well as tips for creating good sentences. Watch this series and write better, thereby increasing your chances for success in the business world. Your resume, your grant proposal and even your e-mails will benefit from these improvements.
Kari Wethington Kari Wethington is a journalist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kari’s experience includes reporting, editing, online journalism and video production. She is a 2003 graduate of Oberlin College, where she was an editor of the student newspaper, The Oberlin Review. After graduation, she moved to Cincinnati and began her career at CiN Weekly magazine. She started as a copy editor, and quickly took on writing duties, covering everything from the local music scene to dining, nightlife and news. In the fall of 2007, she moved to The Kentucky Enquirer, where she covers daily news in Northern Kentucky.dkdk
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