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Basic Principles of Business Writing

Course

In Birmingham ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Duration

    1 Day

Good writing is the memo that gets action, the letter that says what a phone call cannot.
In business writing, the language is concrete, the point of view is clear, and the points are well expressed. Good writing is hard work.
This course is designed to show delegates the basics of good business writing: how to write clearly, to use words correctly, how to construct sentences and paragraphs and which voice to use.
There is lots of hands-on practice and the opportunity to ask questions along the way, which ensures a practical course that delivers real benefits to those attending.

About this course

Anyone who wants to improve the basics of their writing in order to become more effective.

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2018

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Subjects

  • Business Writing
  • Voice
  • Works
  • Writing
  • Punctuation
  • Writing Skills
  • Spelling
  • Proofreading
  • Writing Memos
  • Email Etiquette
  • Writing Challenges

Course programme

MODULE 1: Course Introduction and Overview


MODULE 2: Why Write?
Topics covered:
  • The reasons for good writing
MODULE 3: The Five C's of Writing

Topics covered:
  • Writing Clearly
  • Writing Concisely
  • Making Your Writing Complete
  • Making it Correct
  • Using Courtesy
MODULE 4: Word Agreement

Topics covered:
  • Making Words Agree
MODULE 5: Sentences and Paragraphs
Topics covered:
  • The Sentence
  • The Paragraph
MODULE 6: Active and Passive Voice

Topics covered:
  • Active Voice
  • Passive Voice
  • Active vs Passive Voice
  • Examples of Active and Passive Voice
  • Changing Passive Voice to Active Voice
  • Exercise: Using Active Voice
MODULE 7: Readability Index

Topics covered:
  • About the Readability Index
  • Using the Readability Index
MODULE 8: My Writing: What's My Style?


MODULE 9: Whats My Style?

Topics covered:
  • Different Styles of Letters
MODULE 10: Your Personal Action Plan

Basic Principles of Business Writing

Price on request