STEP EIGHT
Put Your Best Grammar on the Page
Review of basic punctuation
Guidance on the essential rules of grammar
Tips for avoiding common mistakes in word usage
Leaving out a comma or using a colon when you should’ve used a semicolon won’t ruin your career. But a document laden with misused words, verbs that don’t agree with their subjects, inconsistent tenses, incorrect punctuation, and other mistakes can make you look unprofessional or lazy.
Grammar is one of those areas that readers notice more if it’s wrong than if it’s right. You probably won’t earn a big bonus for using correct grammar and syntax (word arrangement), but you will create text that’s clear and that helps achieve the desired results.
If you know your grammar skills ...
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