Program Overview

Program Overview

The PELA 0604 course, Fundamentals of Grammar and Editing, is an advanced program designed to assist learners in the use of appropriate grammar and word choice. Learners will practice advanced techniques used by editors.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Review of commas, punctuation, and editing for meaning
• Use of "only," affect and effect, which and that
• Use of consistency and repetition in sentence and paragraph structure

Features

This course features several focuses for practical use, including:

• Development and presentation of technical writing
• Self-assessment documents
• Community risk assessment standards of cover, policies and procedures
• Written correspondence

Designed For

This course is designed for all levels of a contemporary fire department, from firefighter through chief fire officers.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Advanced Technical Writing Certificate: Advanced Technical Writing