Effective Technical Writing Series: Grammar Tune-up (October 14, 2025)
Effective Technical Writing Series: Grammar Tune-up (October 14, 2025)
October 14, 2025 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (MDT)
Description
Tired of grammar impacting your business relationships?
This module offers a focused approach to enhancing grammar, punctuation, and mechanics skills, particularly in the context of business relationships. It includes practice assignments and aims to boost confidence in technical writing. Through group exercises, participants will address important writing aspects to ensure effective and professional communication. The workshop aims to address commonly overlooked writing challenges in the industry, teaching participants how to convey information and ideas clearly and succinctly. The course covers topics such as punctuation, mechanic elements, and grammar. It's suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their technical and professional writing skills with a focus on day to day exchanges in emails and other related technical document preparation.
Topics reviewed in this course:
- Punctuation
- Mechanic Elements
- Grammar
Who should take this course?
Anyone who is looking to improve their technical and professional writing skills.
Course Syllabus:
Introduction
Introduce class and verify what elements of grammar participants struggle with on a day-to-day basis.
Punctuation
- Commas
- Comma Splices
- Semi-colons
- Colon
- Hyphens
- Quotation Marks
Mechanics
- Capitalization
- Numbers
- Abbreviations
- Vertical Lists
Grammar
- Modifiers
- Parallelism
- Subject-verb Agreement
Instructor - Amy Spark
Amy Spark Director of Business Development Duz Cho Construction |
Amy Spark is the Director of Business Development at Duz Cho Construction, where she leads the strategic direction and operational success of the department while fostering cohesive team collaboration. With over 15 years of experience in proposal, marketing, and business development across industries such as oil and gas, infrastructure, transportation, heavy civil, and building sectors, Amy excels in delivering high-quality proposals and crafting impactful digital marketing strategies. A passionate mentor and educator, she is dedicated to professional development, designing training programs and mentorship initiatives that empower her team to align with organizational objectives and thrive in a competitive landscape. Amy is also committed to adult learning, frequently teaching and coaching professionals to equip them with the skills and confidence needed to advance and achieve their career goals. |
Member Pricing $190 +GST
Non-Member Pricing $290 +GST
Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
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