Grammar and Punctuation (Micro-credential)

Program Overview

This micro-credential from Whitireia and WelTec enhances grammar and punctuation skills through flexible online learning. Students delve into sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, and common trouble spots. The program is self-directed, allowing for completion in 10 weeks or less, and is beneficial for careers involving written communication.

Program Outline

Grammar and Punctuation (Micro-credential) at Whitireia and WelTec

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This micro-credential allows students to delve into the world of grammar and punctuation, expanding their knowledge of language structure.
The course is designed for flexible self-directed study, allowing students to fit it around their other commitments.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the micro-credential, students will have a strong understanding of:
• Sentence structure and its impact on punctuation
• Parts of speech
• Subjects and objects
• Clauses and phrases
• Types of sentences
• Conjunctions
• Pronouns, including "who" and "whom"
• Punctuation, including full stops, apostrophes, commas, colons, semicolons, dashes, and exclamation and question marks
• Capitalization
• Common trouble spots and useful resources

Outline:

• Structure: The micro-credential is delivered online and does not require attending classes.
It can be completed in 10 weeks, with a total study time of approximately 50 hours (5 hours per week). However, students can complete the program in fewer than 10 weeks if they finish the learning activities, online discussions, and three assessments by the end of the course.
• Content: The program covers the following topics:
• Sentence structure and punctuation
• Parts of speech
• Subjects and objects
• Clauses and phrases
• Types of sentences
• Conjunctions
• Pronouns, including "who" and "whom"
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Common trouble spots
• Useful resources

Assessment:

• Three short assessments are conducted throughout the program to evaluate student learning.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes self-directed online learning, allowing students to study at their own pace.

Careers:

• This micro-credential aims to enhance students' grammar and punctuation skills, which can be beneficial for various careers involving written communication, such as:
• Writers
• Editors
• Journalists
• Proofreaders
• Teachers
• Administrative assistants
• Customer service representatives

Other:

• The program is offered in partnership with Whitireia and WelTec, a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
• Students can also complete the Copyediting 1 micro-credential alongside this program for additional skills development.
• The program emphasizes independent learning and utilizes online resources for self-paced study.