Back to basics: grammar, punctuation and writing review

Dates: New dates to be determined

Check out our new online grammar and punctuation course. Start anytime.

School days may be over, but you find yourself needing to write on a regular basis. Good basic skills can help you win approval and be successful.

"Back to Basics" is designed to let you work on your particular writing issues. You learn how to eliminate common errors as you develop a solid strategy for writing success.

Topics covered include:

When and why grammar matters
Finding and fixing common goofs
Using punctuation effectively
Considering style
Writing to persuade

An informal atmosphere in this seminar allows for group participation as we focus on your specific questions, needs, issues, and experience. How to register.

Your instructor:

Sharon Van Sluijs has taught grammar, writing, and literature since 1990 and has worked at UW Press, UW-Madison, Washburn University, and SUNY. She has written and edited for a wide range of clients through her manuscript consulting business, RX: Clarity. Sharon has a B.S. in English/Education from UW-Madison and an MFA from the University of Iowa.

General information:

Location: The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI, 608-262-1122.

Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm with one-hour lunch break. (Lunch is not included.)

Fees: $150 includes instruction, materials, refreshment breaks, CEUs and a non-refundable administration fee of $20.

Registration deadlines: Some classes have an enrollment limit to ensure individual attention. To secure your place in the workshops, please register as early as possible. If you do not receive our confirmation letters before the workshops, please call 608-262-2451.

Parking: Information is sent with your confirmation. If you are unfamiliar with parking in downtown Madison, it is strongly advised that you purchase a parking permit in advance from the UW-Extension Registration Office, 608-262-1122.

Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

Approved hours: The Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies writing programs award CEU's upon completion of the workshop. This program carries .6 CEU.

For program information contact: Christine DeSmet, 608-262-3447, cdesmet@dcs.wisc.edu

Registration options:

By phone: Call 608-262-2451 or toll-free 800-725-9692.

By mail: Print, complete and mail the UW Continuing Studies registration form.

Online: Secure online registration will be available for these programs.

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Our online grammar and punctuation class allows you to start anytime.