Delve into the world of grammar and punctuation with this micro-credential. Expand your knowledge of how language is structured. Study flexibly by allowing this course to fit around your other commitments.
This micro-credential and the Copy-Editing 1 micro-credential are worth five credits each. You can enrol in both or do them separately. If you plan to do both, the Grammar and Punctuation micro-credential will help to prepare you for the Copy-Editing one, so it’s a good idea to do it first.
These micro-credentials have been developed for flexible self-directed study at your own pace. They are delivered online, and there are no classes to attend.
Study hours: Approximately 50 hours total (5 hours per week).
It is possible to complete each micro-credential in fewer than 10 weeks if you want to, as long as you complete learning activities, online discussions and three short assessments by the end of the course.
What you will learn
The Grammar and Punctuation (Micro-credential) covers:
Sentence structure, and how it shapes punctuation
Parts of speech
Subjects and objects
Clauses and phrases
Types of sentences
Conjunctions
Pronouns, including "who" and "whom"
Punctuation
Full stops
Apostrophes
Commas
Colons
Semi-colons
Dashes
Exclamation and question marks
Capitalisation
Common trouble spots
Useful resources
Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) partnership
This programme is delivered in partnership with the Publishers Association of New Zealand / Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ).
Entry requirements
Open entry.
Whitireia and WelTec is a business division of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST).
