Writing & Grammar

This video covers basic guidelines to follow in your writing including writing in a concise manner, using sentence variety and transitions, and checking for spelling and grammatical errors. 

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“Writing Essentials.” Films Media Group, 2010, fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=237536&xtid=40424. Accessed 28 Feb. 2019.

The transcript for "Writing Essentials" can be found here.

Writing Essentials is in Films on Demand, a streaming video database in GALILEO.

Films on Demand streaming videos are in GALILEO.

More grammar and writing videos:

• Introduction to Grammar / Parts of Speech
• English: The Standard Deviants Core Curriculum
• Common Errors / Acceptable Errors
• Not Your Uncle's English Grammar 

Smarthinking is a tutoring service available 24/7 for CPTC students. The live on-demand service is free, and tutoring services include feedback on writing assignments.

How does it work? CPTC students can:

• Drop in on live sessions with tutors.
• Schedule a one-on-one session.
• Submit questions.
• Upload your writing assignment for feedback.

Also see:

• Smarthinking LibGuide