Community Education classes offer help with punctuation, proofreading and editing Community Education classes offer help with punctuation, proofreading and editing

Two community education classes -- "Grammar, Punctuation and Proofreading Tips," and "Editing, Revising and Polishing Business Communication," are being offered this fall at Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The cost is $84 per class. The instructor for both classes will be Shannon Littlejohn, editor/writer and owner of Shannon Littlejohn Communications.

Grammar, Puntuation and Proofreading Tips

Communicating effectively through the use of proper grammar and punctuation can set you apart from the rest of the field. In this course, we focus on common grammar concerns, effective sentence structure and word usage to improve the quality of your correspondence, both personal and professional.

Class length: Six weeks, Mondays, Sep. 12-Oct. 24 (No class on Oct. 17)
Time: 3-5 p.m.

Editing, Revising and Polishing Business Communication

A well-composed professional message is only the first step in communication. Editing, revising and polishing your written communication prevents miscommunication and misunderstanding. In this course, we will focus on the basics of proofreading and editing not only for grammatical errors but for tone, clarity and conciseness. We will also discuss ways to convey your message.

Class length: Six weeks, Mondays, Oct. 31-Dec. 5
Time: 3-5 p.m.

Call 978-3731 or go to http://www.wichita.edu/communityeducation for more information and to enroll for classes.