Tuesday, June 2, 2020 9:00am to 11:00am
About this Event
This workshop will address common questions about proper grammar and punctuation, with emphasis on how such mechanics are essential to effective business communications. Strategies for identifying and resolving grammar and punctuation errors will be discussed and practiced, as will effective proofreading skills. Participants will have an opportunity to have their grammar and punctuation questions answered and will leave the workshop with handouts and a list of resources for ongoing support of excellence in the mechanics of business writing.
Presenter: Beth Bateman Newborg, Outreach Director
The Writing Center
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Time: 9–11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual – This workshop will be presented remotely using an online meeting platform. Specific login information will be sent to registrants via email two days before the above date - please use the registration link below.
Who Should Attend: Staff and faculty who do considerable writing – such as correspondence, memos, proposals, and/or reports – in their professional positions
This workshop will address common questions about proper grammar and punctuation, with emphasis on how such mechanics are essential to effective business communications. Strategies for identifying and resolving grammar and punctuation errors will be discussed and practiced, as will effective proofreading skills. Participants will have an opportunity to have their grammar and punctuation questions answered and will leave the workshop with handouts and a list of resources for ongoing support of excellence in the mechanics of business writing.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Faculty and Staff Development Program (FSDP) will be modified to ensure the health and safety of the entire Pitt community. All in-person workshops will be suspended with some adapted to be presented virtually.
Please let us know if you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event. Accommodations may include live captioning, ASL interpreters, and/or captioned media and accessible documents from recorded events. At least 5 days in advance is recommended.
This workshop will be presented remotely using Microsoft Teams. Specific login information will be sent to registrants via email two days before the above date. Please register at www2.hr.pitt.edu/FSDP.
