The purpose of this assignment is to (1) come to a greater awareness of writing strengths & weaknesses, and (2) create a list of grammar/sentence structure/punctuation rules that can be used as a quick reference tool.
On the due date you will submit the following:
1. The list you have been compiling.
2. A new list with the 5-6 weaknesses you have determined you most need to work on, including rules and examples.
See the following example.
Sample Grammar Assessment List:
Personal Assessment of Grammar Weaknesses
– Punctuation
– Agreement
– Dangling modifiers
Grammar Diagnostic
– Comma splices
– Dangling modifiers
– Agreement
38 Grammar Errors Video
– There vs. their vs. they’re
– Who vs. whom
– Run on sentences
Comma Quiz
– Comma splice
– Semi-colon use
Who/Whom/That Quiz
-who/whom
Grammar Presentations
– Agreement
– Apostrophe usage
– Dangling modifiers
Comments from Peers & Prof on Writing Assignments
– Verb tense
– Run on sentences
– Agreement
Grammar Rules Quick Reference List
1. Agreement
Rule:
Example:
2. Comma Usage
Rule:
Example:
3. Apostrophe Usage
Rule:
Example:
4. Dangling Modifier
Rule:
Example:
5. Run on sentences
Rule:
Example:
