Module IV – Writing Mechanics

Module IV Sample Screen

Module IV provides a unique, interactive approach to understanding and correcting the most common writing mistakes in the English language and teaches how to correct or improve sentences that are not clear and concise. Understanding the Points to Remember and completing the eight lessons of this module will significantly improve writing, proofreading, and editing skills.

Module IV Features and Specifications

These are the core concepts presented for Module IV that lead to the targeted writing competencies.

Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Misplaced Modifiers
Unparallel Structure
Word Mistakes
Ineffective and Inappropriate Words
Unnecessary Words
Wordy Elements
Unclear Elements

These are the target writing competencies that each individual should achieve after completing Module IV.

The ability to identify and correct:

sentence fragments.
run-on sentences.
sentences with misplaced modifiers.
sentences with unparallel structure.
sentences with word mistakes.
sentences with ineffective and/or inappropriate words.
sentences with unnecessary words.
sentences with wordy elements.
sentences with unclear elements such as an unclear pronoun reference, a dangling modifier, an incorrect pronoun shift, or an incorrect verb tense shift.

Module IV consist of eight lessons. Each lesson includes the following six sections:

Lesson Introduction
Rules to Follow
Lesson Reinforcer
Practice to Mastery Part A (graded test)
Practice to Mastery Part B (graded test)
Terms and Tasks Flash Cards

EGUMPP was designed to use technlogy to improve learning, to provide a systematic approach for developing a solid understanding of fundamental skills, and to support teachers. Some of the ways Module IV accomplishes these goals are described below:

Eight lessons
Three interactive exercises per lesson
Unique grading system that allows continuous improvement of lesson grades
System grading of all exercises
Immediate feedback after each attempt (allows instant review of mistakes)
Lesson ending flash cards
Two-part mastery test
Lesson content presented as easy-to-remember rules
Detailed printable grade report
Completely online
Minimal amount of time required for completion (time required ranges from 7 to 15 hours)

Each lesson includes these three interactive exercises.

Reinforcer Details

Focuses on the key concept within the lesson
Using a multiple-choice format, each attempt requires reviewing sentences for specific concepts related to the lesson
Unique completion requirement that aids in retaining the lesson concept

Practice to Mastery Part A

Graded Exercise
Displays two or more sentences and requires selecting the correct sentence
Displays correct answers after each attempt
Challenges individuals by displaying his or her score to beat
Allows unlimited retests

Practice to Mastery Part B

Graded Exercise
Reinforces the lesson content from all previous lessons
Requires determining if the displayed sentence is correct or incorrect and identifying the type of writing error if the sentence is incorrect
Provides a code-analysis report after each test attempt
Displays correct answers after each attempt
Challenges individuals by displaying his or her score to beat
Allows unlimited retests