21. Online Education - ESL Basics - How To Guide Lesson Three mechanics This lesson covers grammar mechanics. I have readand accepted the general Disclaimer and Terms of Service. http://search.universalclass.com/i/search/6274.htm

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22. Course Catalog - Page 1 - Self Paced, Instructor Led, Online Classes This online course will prepare you to take the GED (general Educational These test sections include English grammar and the mechanics of Writing, http://search.universalclass.com/i/catalog/1.htm?FLAG=Search&SearchString=gramma

23. General Information On Usage And Style general Writing Sites grammar and mechanics Index from the Purdue OWL.Suite101.com English grammar and Style by Barb Alexander http://www.cyberlyber.com/generalusestyle.htm

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24. Writing Information The use of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation. Pennsylvania s general Performance Level Descriptors. Advanced http://www.whsd.k12.pa.us/wh/PSSA/Writing Information.htm

25. Writing Across The Curriculum Program (St. Norbert College Catalog) All general education courses in the lower biennium will have a writing dimension, and address lower order concernsgrammar and mechanics, http://www.snc.edu/catalog/info_writing.htm

College Catalog Writing Across the Curriculum General Writing Policy Writing is integral to the liberal arts curriculum at St. Norbert College. To write is to think, to learn, to discover, to create, to express. To write is to participate in the world- locally and globally. St. Norbert College's writing-across-the-curriculum program is grounded in the following beliefs: Writing facilitates effective learning. Writing is a complex process involving creating, shaping, drafting, revising, and editing. Writing encompasses a variety of written forms and an awareness of diverse audiences. Writing is most effectively taught in content-specific courses. Since writing is essential to learning in the classroom and to communicating in the world at large, students need to master their writing skills and take responsibility for their written work. Students have an obligation to their academic community to perform their best on all written assignments. Consequently, every written assignment a student submits to an instructor must be guided by the following principles: Respect for the subject Students should engage the course material on an intellectual level, demonstrating a respect for the integrity of subject material. Thus written work must reflect that respect for the subject by displaying that the writer has honestly and sensitively explored the subject and presented it in an intelligent and well- organized form. Such respect also means that students will be careful not to plagiarize.

26. EAC Writing Center grammar, general grammar, Pronoun case, Pronoun/antecedent agreement general grammar. Common Usage Mistakes Michael Kuo s Writing Tutorials at Eastern http://teach2.eac.edu/owl/resources/mechanics.html

Writing Center Mechanics General Assistance for multilingual students Interactive exercises Proofreading ... Capitals in titles General Assistance for Multilingual Students English as a Second Language (ESL) Purdue University Online Writing Lab Article Usage (ESL) The Writing Center at Rensselaer My native language is not English Literacy Education Online at St. Cloud State University Canadian National Adulty Literacy Database Story of the Week A page where adult learners share their stories About.com's Guide to English as a Second Language Dave's ESL Cafe Activities for ESL Students The Internet TESL Journal Grammar Self Study Quizzes for ESL Students The Internet TESL Journal Language Centre Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Linguistic Funland TESL Activities for Students Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Interactive Exercises Exercise Central (exercises on all topics) Successful College Writing from Bedford/St. Martins Sentence Sense: A Writer's Guide written by Evelyn Farbman; prepared for the Internet by Charles Darling Capital Community College Hartford, Connecticut

27. English Courses general LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 9(general Studies) 1 credit Compositionstudy emphasizes a rapid review of grammar, mechanics, style, http://www.mcgill.pvt.k12.al.us/english/courses.htm

Courses GENERAL LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 9 (General Studies) - 1 credit [EngGLitComp9] - This course provides fundamental instruction and practice in grammar, usage, mechanics, and writing high-school level paragraphs and simple essays. The rading assignments emphasize a more developmental approach to the different literary genres. Reading skills are combined with a prescribed vocabulary program. LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 9 (College Prep) - 1 credit [EngLitComp9] - This course provides areview of grammar, mechanics, and composition structure with a primary emphasis on paragraph development. Literature study emphasizes the literary elements within the different genres. This course also follows a prescribed vocabulary program. HONORS LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 9 (Honors) - 1 credit [EngHLitComp9] - This course provides and in-depth study of literature with emphasis on analysis of the different genres designed to challenge the students to think, write, and read more critically. Composition study emphasizes a rapid review of grammar, mechanics, style, and syntax with a concentration on paragraph development and essay form. This course also includes a prescribed vocabulary program. GENERAL UNITED STATES LITERATURE 10 (General Studies) - 1 credit [EngGUSLit10] - This course provides a survey of American literature and the study of a Shakespearean play. This course is designed to help the student improve sentence structure and write more unified, coherent paragraphs, using a variety of methods of development. This course also includes a prescribed vocabulary program.

28. Frequently Asked Questions About The General Test The verbal section of the general Test measures reading comprehension, thinking and analytical writing skills rather than on grammar and mechanics. http://www.gre.org/faqnew.html

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29. Free General Test Preparation Materials Sent to individuals who register for the computerbased GRE general Test ordownload now. diagnostic feedback on grammar, usage, mechanics, style, http://www.gre.org/pracmats.html

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Site Links Home Search for ERIC Digests Privacy Policy Resources for Library Instruction ... Information Literacy Blog Scoring Rubrics Part I: What and When. ERIC Digest. by Moskal, Barbara M. Scoring rubrics have become a common method for evaluating student work in both K-12 and college classrooms. The purpose of this Digest is to describe the different types of scoring rubrics and explain why scoring rubrics are useful. A companion Digest provides a process for developing scoring rubrics and describes resources that contain examples of the different types of scoring rubrics and offer further guidance in the development process. WHAT IS A SCORING RUBRIC? Scoring rubrics are descriptive scoring schemes that are developed by teachers or other evaluators to guide the analysis of the products or processes of students' efforts (Brookhart, 1999). Scoring rubrics are typically employed when a judgment of quality is required and may be used to evaluate a broad range of subjects and activities. One common use of scoring rubrics is to guide the evaluation of writing samples. Judgments concerning the quality of a given writing sample may vary depending upon the criteria established by the individual evaluator. One evaluator may heavily weigh the evaluation process upon the linguistic structure, while another evaluator may be more interested in the persuasiveness of the argument. A high-quality essay is likely to have a combination of these and other factors. Developing a predefined scheme for the evaluation process reduces the subjectivity involved in evaluating an essay.

31. Sawyer Library: Selected Web Sites: Grammar Although the online content offers no help on the mechanics of citation systems, Some sections (like Parts of Speech and grammar ) are fairly general. http://www.suffolk.edu/sawlib/websites/grammarsites.htm

Grammar and Writing Strunk's Elements of Style http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html Bartleby reproduces classic reference books, now in the public domain. This online book is the full-text of William Strunk's Elements of Style (1918), with links to individual chapters. Later versions of this book, revised by E. B. White, are in the Sawyer collection, and often on reserve for one course or another. However, most of the principles of grammar and usage have not changed in the last century. So, this free online version can come in handy. Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation http://www.grammarbook.com/ Jane Strauss is the author of a guide and workbook on English grammar. She now has a website companion, as well. Pick Grammar or Punctuation from the bright blue frame to the left. On the inner page, pick a more specific topic from the pop-open window of Table of Contents. A discussion with examples will be displayed. Exercises and quizzes are also offered. Common Errors in English Usage http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/errors.html Paul Brians, a professor of English at Washington State University created this page, which is an online companion to his book by the same title. There are individual links to specific topics related to common spelling gaffes and grammatical puzzlers. (Remember, the listing is usually listed under the

32. General Education Assessment Summary grammar and mechanics The assessment of the exit course essays reveledsuggestions of general education courses which might be appropriate for further http://usfweb2.usf.edu/ugrads/geneduceval/General Education Assessment Update.ht

GENERAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT UPDATE JULY 24, 2002 Prepared by: Teresa L. Flateby, Roberta Armstrong, and Kristy Byrd Executive Summary Writing Assessment Intellectual Development Assessment Liberal Arts Mathematics ... Tentative Recommendations Introduction Writing Assessment Writing samples were collected for all students at the beginning of Freshman Composition I. Approximately 200 English Composition I essays were scored with a holistic scoring method, which proved to be inappropriate for measuring growth or improvement. With the holistic method, the scoring criteria are based on the group being assessed, making this a norm-referenced measurement without consistent comparative data. As an alternative we decided to apply the Cognitive Level and Quality of Writing Assessment (CLAQWA), which employs a criterion reference strategy to papers subsequently assessed. (N=67) Scale Mean Percent at or above 3 Percent at or above 4 Assignment Parameters Structural Integrity Reasoning and Focus Language Grammar and Mechanics (N=167) Scale Mean Percent at or above 3 Percent at or above 4 Assignment Parameters Structural Integrity Reasoning and Focus Language Grammar and Mechanics a dualistic perspective, with information being right or wrong, authorities that provide students with correct information that students passively receive (Position 2)

33. FALL 2002 GENERAL EDUCATION INTERIM REPORT grammar and mechanics Observation of Standard Edited English, 268, 3.3, 1.7 – 4.0 The five general Education dimensions are Values and Ethics, http://usfweb2.usf.edu/ugrads/geneduceval/FALL2002GENEDINTERIMREPORT.htm

FALL 2002 GENERAL EDUCATION INTERIM REPORT (DRAFT) Freshman Writing Skills Intellectual Development Mathematics Skills Freshman General Education Issues Survey Introduction The General Education Assessment Advisory Committee at the University of South Florida is focusing the general education assessment on four global student outcomes, including: writing skills intellectual development math achievement growth along the general education dimensions of values/ethics, gender, race/ethnicity, global/international perspectives, and environmental issues. Freshman Writing Skills Student writing in a sample Composition I and Acquisition of Knowledge, a freshman Honors course, was assessed with the Cognitive Level and Quality of Writing Assessment (CLAQWA) instrument , which provides scores for seventeen writing skills within five categories. Each student essay was evaluated by two scorers trained to use CLAQWA. If scores, ranging from 1-5 in one half-point increments, were not contiguous, papers were further scrutinized until consensus was reached. Table 1 - Freshman Essay Results - Fall, 2002

34. Effective Writing - Cross Curricular Initiatives - Faculty Technology Resources rereading is often required. Repeated grammar, mechanics, or format errorsmar the paper. (Good general information source from Ohio State) http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/tech_resource/cci_write.shtml

Tech Resource Home Cross Curricular Initiatives Effective Writing Contact: Jim Booth Operational Definition Effective writing for UMUC graduates is the ability to communicate appropriately within the discourse conventions of disciplinary fields as well as within differing cultural contexts. Effective writing meets the needs of the reader, accomplishes the writer's purposes, adequately covers the subject, uses expected conventions of format and organization, demonstrates use of credible reasoning and evidence, and satisfies standards of style and grammatical correctness. Student Competencies Earning a bachelor's degree from UMUC means that the graduate has acquired certain knowledge and developed certain skills. The writing competence of UMUC graduates will be assessed by the following grading criteria: Grade of A An A paper is characterized by outstanding informative writing marked by superior readability and competent handling of content. These traits are demonstrated in the following ways:

35. General Information general Exam (English 392) Guidelines. YOU SUPPLY Competent writing at thecollegiate level requires strong content and solid grammar / mechanics. http://www.bsu.edu/web/assessment/writingcomp_info.htm

You must have 60 semester hours credit and have credit in English 104 or its equivalent before taking this examination. If you do not your test will be disqualified. If you are unsuccessful, you may repeat the examination once or enroll in English 393. If you do not earn credit on your second attempt, you must enroll in English 393, a seven-week course. Credit in either English 392 (the examination) or English 393 (the class) satisfies your Writing Competency Examination graduation requirement. You may sign up for any available section. All topics are non-major specific, and there is no direct connection between any subject area and any specific major. A special section may be made available for you if you have special needs because of an identifiable disability. Documentation from the Office of Disabled Student Development must be supplied to Dr. Susan Yanos (RB 390) or Dr. Anna Priebe (RB 349) at least ten days before special testing—no exceptions. General Exam (English 392) Guidelines YOU SUPPLY Valid BSU student ID for check in (You will not be admitted without it.)

36. GRAMMAR Here is a general review of the general rules of grammar and mechanics. If youneed more information, you can find numerous grammar handbooks in Carrier http://www.isat.jmu.edu/common/projects/StyleManual/GRAMMAR.htm

A Grammar Handbook Kenneth M. Keesee Integrated Science and Technology Program James Madison University 1998 by Kenneth Michael Keesee. Contents I. General Tips on Writing Good Reports . Just like a complete paper, an effective paragraph has a structure: it begins with a topic sentence that orients the reader as to its direction, it supports that topic point logically, and it contains words and phrases that help the reader make the transition from one sentence to the next. II. Grammar Handbook A. Spelling In the age of the microcomputer and word-processing, it goes without saying that a quality lab report should have no spelling errors. Spelling errors in your lab report suggest sloppiness and laziness. Always use the spell-check function. B. Punctuation Apostrophes Colons Commas Dashes Exclamation Marks Hyphens Italics Escherichia coli Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary Parentheses Periods Question Marks Quotation Marks Semicolons C. Grammatical Pitfalls (THIS SECTION IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION) The pressure loss caused by a worn gasket The printer is our best model, it offers power and versatility.

37. ENC 2210 Syllabus Wk 1 Jan 8/9 introduction, definitions, tech writing vs general writing, Wk 5 Feb 5/6 - return of grammar and mechanics, professional writing style http://www.nwe.ufl.edu/~sfenty/ENC_2210_Spring.html

38. Houghton Mifflin College - Raimes ClassPrep CD-ROM Diagnostic tests allow an instructor to identify areas of grammar, mechanics, This section contains general material that you may wish to draw on at any http://college.hmco.com/instructors/ins_teachtech_prod_eng_raimes_inscd.html

TeamUP Integration Services Faculty Development Programs Technology Demos select accounting business chemistry college survival communication counseling developmental english economics education esl english french geology german history italian japanese mathematics physical science political science psychology spanish student success Product information What is the name of the product and what textbook(s) does it accompany (if any)? ClassPrep CD-ROM to accompany Raimes, Keys for Writers, Third Edition. What are the purposes or rationale of this product? This ClassPrep CD-ROM is designed to provide users of the third edition of Keys for Writers by Ann Raimes with a comprehensive and innovative set of support materials. The material is adapted in electronic form from the Instructor Support Package that Ann Raimes created with Naomi Z. Sofer, so that instructors can customize the Transparency masters, diagnostic tests, Internet tutorials, and other materials to suit their own purposes. Alternate formats available Most material is available in the print Instructor's Support Package. Alternate versions available (e.g. student vs. instructor)

39. Untitled Document Students will use accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling and will choosediction and usage general periodical/journal indexes, print and electronic. http://www.arapahoe.edu/aboutacc/assessment/ENG/01-02.html

Assessment English ENGLISH PROGRAM ASSESSMENT August 2002 Prepared by Sallie Wolf, English Assessment Committee Chair I. INTRODUCTION In order to assess the English Composition Program at Arapahoe Community College, the English Department evaluated essays written for English 121 classes during the 2001-02 academic year. Essays were evaluated in three specified areas. The Assessment Committee used assessment criteria developed and approved of by full-time English faculty in the fall of 2000. At the end of the fall semester, all full time and part time ENG 121 instructors submitted complete, ungraded sets of their final out-of-class essays to the Assessment Chair. Every third essay from each section was randomly selected for evaluation. Volunteer full- and part-time faculty met to norm the grading standards according to the established criteria and then to evaluate the essays. Department discussion of the results identified strengths and weaknesses of ACC’s English Composition Program and generated plans to improve instruction. The assessment criteria were based on the stated outcomes for English 121 and the English Department’s Mission statement.

40. Do Grammar Checkers Work? A general summary of the readability of the text both in words and in grammar and mechanics checks only the program ignores style problems but checks http://www.camsoftpartners.co.uk/euro96b.htm

Do grammar checkers work? A report on research into the effectiveness of Grammatik V based on samples of authentic essays by EFL students Paper presented at EUROCALL 96 Dániel Berszenyi College, Hungary by Yu Hong Wei and Graham Davies Back to Camsoft's Homepage Updated 13 August 2004 New horizons in CALL: proceedings of EUROCALL 96 http://www.eurocall-languages.org . Grammar checkers have continued to improve since this article was written, but they are still far from perfect. See: CALICO Journal Language Processing in CALL, Special Issue of ReCALL , Hull: CTICML, University of Hull. Module 1.4 and Module 3.5 of ICT4LT: http://www.ict4lt.org Graham Davies Updated 27 February 2004 Biographical information Yu Hong Wei was registered at the time of writing this article as a research student at Thames Valley University. where she was working on a PhD thesis under the supervision of Graham Davies and Peter Skehan. Graham Davies is Visiting Professor at Thames Valley University. Peter Skehan is now working at King's College London. At the time of writing Graham Davies was President of EUROCALL. He was recently Chair of the WorldCALL 2003 Steering Committee and is Head of the Working Party that aims to set up WorldCALL as an official organisation: http://www.upv.es/worldcall/

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