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An essential online module designed for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) who need to enhance their understanding of punctuation and sentence structure. This module aims to equip participants with the skills necessary for clear and effective communication in the healthcare environment.
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6 weeks | 3 months access
Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) who struggle to get required scores in writing and speaking on their English Exams.
9 Video Lessons
Self Directed
On-Demand
Interactive Activities
Practical Application
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The Punctuation and Sentence Structure module is a vital part of the Grammar Essentials series within the English for Health Professionals program. Mastering punctuation and constructing well-formed sentences is crucial for conveying information accurately and professionally in medical settings.
This module covers common punctuation errors and sentence structure issues, providing clear explanations, relevant examples, and practical exercises to help participants improve their written communication skills.
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Participants can begin the Punctuation and Sentence Structure module at their convenience, allowing for flexible learning. The module is designed to be self-directed, providing access to resources for [duration, e.g., 6 months] to revisit and reinforce key concepts.
Understand the rules of punctuation and their importance in medical communication.
Learn how to structure sentences effectively to convey clear and accurate information.
Identify and correct common punctuation errors, such as omissions and incorrect capitalization.
Recognize and eliminate sentence fragments to enhance clarity in communication.
Avoid run-on sentences to ensure that information is presented clearly and concisely.
Enhance overall writing skills to improve documentation and communication with patients and colleagues.
Prepare for improved performance on the CELBAN and other English proficiency assessments.
Understand the impact of grammatical accuracy on patient safety and care.
Access additional resources for ongoing learning and practice.
Equip Internationally Educated Health Professionals with the knowledge and skills to avoid punctuation and sentence structure errors in their communication.
Prepare participants to express themselves clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms.
Help IEHPs reduce misunderstandings and improve patient outcomes through grammatically correct communication.
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For Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs), mastering punctuation and sentence structure is key to writing and speaking with clarity and precision. By following this plan, whether completed in one week or spread out over a month, you'll improve your ability to construct complex sentences, use punctuation correctly, and express your ideas more effectively, helping you succeed on language exams like the CELBAN and IELTS.
DAY 1 Introduction to Punctuation
In this introductory lesson, you will gain an understanding of basic punctuation rules and how they affect sentence clarity and structure. You’ll also start learning how to use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to connect ideas smoothly in writing.
By the end of Day One, you will have a stronger grasp of punctuation marks and will be able to correctly apply coordinating and subordinating conjunctions in your sentences.
On this day, you will:
Take a pretest to assess your current understanding of punctuation.
Explore the rules for using coordinating conjunctions (e.g., "and," "but," "or") to join independent clauses.
Learn how to use subordinating conjunctions (e.g., "because," "although," "if") to connect dependent and independent clauses, improving sentence variety and flow.
4.a.1 Punctuation: Intro & Pretest
4.a.2 Punctuation: Coordinating Conjunctions
4.a.3 Punctuation: Subordinating Conjunctions
DAY 2 Complex Sentences and Conjunctions
This lesson focuses on building complex sentences by combining conjunctions and understanding the punctuation that separates clauses. You’ll also take a post-test to evaluate your progress and reinforce your learning.
By the end of Day Two, you will be able to write and punctuate complex sentences with ease, using both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions effectively.
On this day, you will:
Practice using both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to combine clauses into more complex sentence structures.
Learn advanced punctuation strategies for complex sentences, ensuring proper use of commas, semicolons, and periods.
Complete a post-test to assess your understanding of complex sentence construction and punctuation.
4.a.4 Punctuation: Both Conjunctions
4.a.5 Punctuation: Post-test
DAY 3 Triaging Punctuation Errors
On Day Three, you will focus on identifying and correcting common punctuation errors, including fused sentences (comma splices), overuse of conjunctions, and mistakes with dependent clauses. This day will help you refine your sentence structure and punctuation skills.
By the end of Day Three, you will be able to diagnose and correct punctuation issues in complex sentences, ensuring your writing is clear and grammatically correct.
On this day, you will:
Learn to identify and fix fused sentences, where two independent clauses are incorrectly joined without punctuation.
Explore the issue of overusing conjunctions and understand how to balance sentence length and complexity.
Practice working with dependent clauses to ensure proper punctuation and sentence structure.
4.b.1 Punctuation: Fuse Sentences
4.b.2 Punctuation: Over Use of Conjunctions
4.b.3 Punctuation: Dependent Clauses
DAY 4 Skill Application & Practice
This final lesson focuses on applying all of the punctuation and sentence structure skills you’ve learned. You will engage in hands-on exercises to correct punctuation errors and practice constructing complex sentences. By the end of this day, you’ll be able to apply these skills confidently in writing tasks, preparing for exams like the CELBAN.
By the end of Day Four, you will be proficient at applying punctuation rules to a variety of sentence structures, and you will feel confident using advanced punctuation in your writing and speaking.
On this day, you will:
Apply your punctuation skills in real-world writing exercises, focusing on complex sentences and correct punctuation.
Work on exercises that address common issues, such as fused sentences, overuse of conjunctions, and improper punctuation with dependent clauses.
Review your progress through skill-based practice, ensuring you are ready to use correct punctuation in any writing situation.
4.b.4 Punctuation: Skill Application
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Includes downloadable PDFs, worksheets, and demonstrations.
The Punctuation and Sentence Structure module is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for IEHPs seeking to enhance their grammar skills. This module delivers practical training in recognizing and correcting punctuation and sentence structure errors, ensuring participants can communicate effectively in the healthcare environment.
All learning pathways include:
Clear explanations of punctuation rules and common errors
Practical exercises to reinforce understanding and application
Real-life examples relevant to healthcare scenarios
Access to a Resource Library filled with additional materials and references
The Punctuation and Sentence Structure module is available as part of the Grammar Essentials series through CELBANPrep University’s online platform, offering interactive lessons with expert instructors and multimedia resources.
This module is designed to be user-friendly and effective, ensuring that you have the tools necessary to succeed as an Internationally Educated Health Professional.
This module is designed for Internationally Educated Health Professionals looking to enhance their understanding of punctuation and sentence structure in English for effective communication in healthcare.
It is suitable for individuals preparing for the CELBAN or IELTS and those seeking to improve their documentation skills and overall English proficiency in a healthcare context.
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You can optionally access a free quiz workbook on Amazon, available for free with Kindle Unlimited, which also has a free trial.
Explore all 4 free Grammar Essentials Student Workbooks - which are quizzes - that have been designed to guide your decision on which grammar book or course to buy so that you can:
improve your communication skills in both writing and speaking,
reduce misunderstandings, and
better patient outcomes.
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