Avoiding Common Writing Mistakes

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Casey Ayers

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01 - Course Overview

01 - Course Overview.mp4

01:43

02 - The Value of Effective Writing

02 - The Value of Effective Writing.mp4

04:05

03 - Enemies of Effective Writing

03 - Module Introduction.mp4

00:34

04 - Capitalization Quandaries.mp4

05:29

05 - Me and I.mp4

02:08

06 - Adverbs vs. Adjectives.mp4

02:49

07 - Inconsistent Verb Tenses.mp4

02:16

08 - Double Negatives.mp4

02:04

09 - Use of Slang.mp4

01:33

10 - Module Review.mp4

01:33

04 - Effective Punctuation

11 - Module Introduction.mp4

00:30

12 - Using Commas.mp4

06:41

13 - Using Apostrophes.mp4

03:57

14 - Direct And Indirect Quotes.mp4

02:07

15 - Using Quotation Marks Effectively.mp4

08:30

16 - Other Forms of Punctuation.mp4

06:03

17 - Module Review.mp4

01:03

05 - Effective Sentence Structuring

18 - Module Introduction.mp4

00:42

19 - Eliminating Run-On Sentences.mp4

02:33

20 - Passive vs. Active Voice.mp4

02:41

21 - Using Pronouns Correctly.mp4

04:01

22 - Using Modifiers Properly.mp4

03:13

23 - Module Review.mp4

00:41

06 - Common Mistakes with Words

24 - Module Introduction.mp4

00:27

25 - Common Spelling Mistakes.mp4

02:05

26 - Frequently Substituted Words.mp4

12:33

27 - Incorrect Word Usage.mp4

04:29

28 - Overused And Unclear Words.mp4

02:26

29 - Module Review.mp4

00:55

07 - Converting Skills to Success

30 - Module Introduction.mp4

00:41

31 - Writing for Clarity.mp4

03:56

32 - Know Your Audience.mp4

02:25

33 - Choosing the Right Medium for Your Message.mp4

02:54

34 - Module Review.mp4

01:58

Description

If you can't write with clarity and accuracy, you're much less likely to reach your full potential. This course will identify many of the most common writing mistakes and pitfalls, then show you how to represent your ideas more effectively.

What You'll Learn?

You might be a leading expert in your field, but if you can't write with clarity and accuracy, you're much less likely to reach your full potential. In this course, Avoiding Common Writing Mistakes, you'll learn about the value of effective writing and how to avoid some of the most common writing mistakes. Then, you'll learn how to use punctuation and structure sentences effectively. Finally, you'll learn how to convert these skills into workplace success. When you're finished with this course, you'll be better equipped to avoid the most common writing mistakes and pitfalls, and to represent yourself, your work, and your ideas more effectively.

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Casey has experience leading projects, analyzing challenges, and designing solutions in many fields, including healthcare, digital media, mobile app development and education. He's always in pursuit of new knowledge and loves to share what he learns along the way with others. To inquire about speaking engagements or consulting opportunities, and to learn more about his other ventures, visit http://CaseyAyers.com

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Pluralsight, LLC is an American privately held online education company that offers a variety of video training courses for software developers, IT administrators, and creative professionals through its website. Founded in 2004 by Aaron Skonnard, Keith Brown, Fritz Onion, and Bill Williams, the company has its headquarters in Farmington, Utah. As of July 2018, it uses more than 1,400 subject-matter experts as authors, and offers more than 7,000 courses in its catalog. Since first moving its courses online in 2007, the company has expanded, developing a full enterprise platform, and adding skills assessment modules.