correcting writinging errors and stategies.pptx

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1. Mastering the Art of Error-Free Writing Workshop in class Monday 25/8/2024 Presenter: Osama Okour Correcting Writing Errors

2. Introduction Importance of Writing Well: Effective communication Professional and academic success Workshop Goals: Identify and correct common writing errors Improve overall writing clarity and effectiveness

3. 1: Types of Writing Errors Grammatical Errors Spelling Errors Stylistic Errors Organizational Errors

4. 2: Grammatical Errors Examples: Incorrect: “She don’t like the movie.” Correct: “She doesn’t like the movie.” Explanation: Subject-verb agreement; use "doesn't" for third person singular. Tip: Always ensure verbs agree with their subjects in number and person.

5. 3: Spelling Errors Examples: Incorrect: “ Recieve the package.” Correct: “Receive the package.” Explanation: Commonly confused words; "receive" is spelled with " ie " after "c." Tip: Use spell-check tools, and familiarize yourself with commonly misspelled words.

6. 4: Stylistic Errors Examples: Incorrect: “The car, which is red, and it goes fast, is new.” Correct: “The new red car goes fast.” Explanation: Wordiness and redundancy; concise and clear expression. Tip: Aim for simplicity and avoid unnecessary words.

7. 5: Organizational Errors Examples: Incorrect: “Firstly, the project was completed on time. Secondly, it was a great success. Lastly, the team worked hard.” Correct: “The project was completed on time, and it was a great success due to the team's hard work.” Explanation: Lack of logical flow and coherence; ensure ideas are connected smoothly. Tip: Use transitional phrases and ensure paragraphs flow logically.

8. 6: Practical Exercises Exercise 1: Text: “He go to the store and buys groceries. He is happy with the items what he bought.” Task: Correct the errors. Solution: “He went to the store and bought groceries. He is happy with the items he bought.” Exercise 2: Text: “Their is a problem with the software that needs to be resolved as soon as possible.” Task: Correct the errors. Solution: “There is a problem with the software that needs to be resolved as soon as possible.” Group Discussion: Review solutions and discuss common mistakes

9. 7: Tools and Resources Correction Tools: Grammarly Hemingway Editor Microsoft Word Spell Checker Additional Resources: "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White "Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing" by Mignon Fogarty Online writing guides and grammar websites

10. Thank you for your listening And Engagment