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Being able to
write well is a real career boost. This one-day course is
designed for those who must do business writing as part of their job.
Participants learn how to enhance their organizational profile
and capture their thoughts on paper so they are strong and
persuasive, but at the same time clear, concise, complete and
correct.
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course comes with:
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PowerPoint
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Course
Outline |
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Promotional
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Recommended
Reading Lists |
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Unlimited reprinting
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Unlimited number of
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Unlimited rights to
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Business
Writing That Works
Overview
What
participants will learn:
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To learn the
value of good written communications
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To make writing
clear, concise, complete and correct
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To learn how to
proofread your work so you can feel confident it is clear,
concise, complete and correct
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To provide an
opportunity to apply these skills in real work applications.
Using our courseware training
materials is easy and cost effective.
It works like this... each course (whether you purchase the
course individually or as part of a library of related titles)
comes with a student workbook, instructor guide, pre-made
PowerPoint versions, quick reference guides, icebreakers &
handouts, Pre-Assignments, detailed Course Outlines, Promotional
Advertorials and Recommended Reading Lists . Each of the
components can be opened into Microsoft Word (or Corel
WordPerfect) and you are allowed to make any changes you want to
the content to better suit your needs.
Why write
Business Writing training materials when we've done it for
you? We've saved you thousands of hours.
We
do the prep work... you do the training.
By being so flexible, our customer enjoy
how easy it is to customize the training materials to meet their
needs. You are allowed to make any changes to the content -
including replacing our name with yours. Do you want to replace
our examples and references to those of your own in order to
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Prewritten courseware saves you time any money and helps you
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Course
Outline
Introduction
and Course Overview
You will spend the first part of the day getting to know
participants and discussing what will take place during the
workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify
their personal learning objectives.
Why Write?
Many people feel that writing is a burden or something
they should be able to delegate. This session will help
participants identify the value of writing.
The Four C’s
During the morning of Day One, you will discuss four of
the C’s of writing with participants: clear, concise,
complete, and correct. Participants will practice each C
through writing exercises.
Word Agreement
During this session, participants will explore word
agreement through a brief lecturette and a writing exercise.
Active and Passive
Voice Most people prefer to read writing that is in the
active voice. We will discuss and practice both voices
during this session.
Sentences and Sentence Types
This session will discuss the structure of sentences and
paragraphs. Then, participants will apply this knowledge to
a writing exercise.
Readability Index
The Gunning Fog Index, also called the readability
index, determines the difficulty level of a written piece.
Participants will apply the index to a sample and to their
own work.
The Fifth C
Courtesy is an important principle of good business
writing. During this session, participants will examine and
rank several business letters, helping them explore their
own style and preference.
Practical Language
It is important to use words that best reflect what you are
trying to say. In this session, we will examine some common
dilemmas (such as fewer vs. less) and suggested solutions.
Inclusive Language
Another key part of writing is political correctness.
Participants will have an opportunity to re-write some
exclusive terms to make them inclusive.
Sentence Construction
The two basic rules for constructing sentences are: use
construction that makes meaning clear and keep construction
parallel. Participants will re-write sentences that don’t
follow these rules.
Punctuation
During this session, participants will work in teams to
develop a series of test questions for other teams. We have
included some key points that you can use to debrief the
test.
Writing Business Letters
This session begins with three lecturettes on the steps
for writing a business letter, types of letters, and the
parts of a business letter. Participants will then examine
samples of business letters to determine the type and the
parts of the letter.
Reports
Many people find writing business reports very
difficult. This session will look at business reports
in-depth using a lecture and a small group exercise.
Spelling and Proofreading
Proofreading carelessly can spoil a writer's best
efforts. This session will help participants identify common
spelling errors and practice their proofreading skills.
Writing Memos
Memos are another challenge that many writers face. We
will examine memos through a brief lecture and a fun
exercise.
E-mail Etiquette
These days, e-mail has become a universal method of
communication. However, there are many questions of
etiquette and few answers. This session will discuss some
common dilemmas and our recommended answers.
Writing Challenges
To wrap up the workshop, participants will work in small
groups to identify their biggest challenges and some
possible solutions.
Workshop Wrap-Up
At the end of the day, students will have an opportunity
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