Sentence Pattern Skills helps students to review the parts of speech, elements of a sentence, and the basic sentence patterns.
Emphasis is on sentence combining and sentence composing.
Students are told that grammar in isolation will not improve writing skills, and they are encouraged to practice writing. Obviously, attendance is important since all work is done in the Writing Center. The availability of tutors to assist students needing help is one of the many benefits of the Writing Center. Failure to do so will constitute an F in the course. Throughout the course short writing assignments will help students to connect knowledge of sentence analysis and sentence correctness.