Understand the value of grammar, style and other language basics as they relate to media writing

Video : "Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes

This video demonstrates the importance of good grammar in communicating to an audience.

Audio : Just 'Between You & Me,' Here Are Some Handy Grammar Tips

This audio discusses several common grammatical errors with an editor from The New Yorker.

Use a simple sentence diagram to assess the structure and value of a sentence

Web : Diagramming Sentences

This document demonstrates how to diagram sentences.

Write sentences with concrete nouns and vigorous verbs

Web : The Concrete Noun

This document presents the characteristics of a concrete noun.

Self-edit work to eliminate unneeded words and phrases that damage copy and waste space

Video : How to Become a Ferocious Self-Editor | Writer's Digest Tutorials

This video presents tips on how to self-edit.