Technical Writing Course

In the course, you will explore the framework in which technical writing exists, the conventions it follows, and the essential elements all technical writing must have. While building your portfolio you will learn how to write to the needs of your audience, with clarity and focus, the differences between technical writing and other types of writing, ethical issues, advanced grammar rules and effective research methods, writing effectively for websites and social media. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/technical-writing-course/ Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Professional Grant Writing

Intended for those with prior grant writing experience to enhance their professional abilities. Learn ways current trends can impact the distribution of funds in private and public sectors, how to match grant funders and programs, missions, cultures, and norms, and best practices to create an evaluation plan using community resources. Prepare a budget with appropriate costs, cash, in-kind or leveraged matches. Practice communication skills, grant proposal submission, and write persuasive case statements. Earn 90 GPCI Education points towards certification or maintaining certification, exam not included. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/professional-grant-writing/

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Italian II

Expand on your proficiency in listening and speaking skills in Italian, with an emphasis on increased conversation. Prerequisite: Italian 1 or equivalent experience.

Novel Bootcamp

Attention fiction writers! Join author and former Bantam Doubleday Dell editor, Anthony Gangi, who will guide you through the steps from beginning to end, of that ever-elusive first draft of a novel (a work of fiction). With the bulk of the writing being done outside of class time, this intensive course will guide you through the process of writing a novel with a full draft completed by the end of the eight week cycle. Particular attention will be paid to structure, characterization, and dialogue. Support will be provided by the instructor and fellow students. Please note, this class is specifically geared towards the fiction writer.

Low Advanced ESL This course is intended for students who already possess intermediate-level English skills and are ready for more advanced level noncredit classes or who wish to transition to credit classes in the future. The focus is on reinforcing and developing individual reading, writing, and oral skills as well as reviewing more advanced grammatical concepts. Textbook required. Prerequisite: ELLC 186+.