Effective Writing Skills Workshop

writeA hands on workshop that focuses on time saving approaches to writing business and government documents

So, you have to write something!  Whether it’s a Business Plan, an End-User Manual, a Status Report, a Technical Summary, or a Proposal, having a solid foundation of basic, effective writing skills make the task easier. And, you know, the best way to learn to write is to write. That’s why this two-day workshop is HANDS-ON.

When you attend, you’ll get a through review of punctuation and grammar and how to effectively communicate with proper use of words, sentences, phrases and construction.  You’ll learn to apply these rules when by writing effective documents that are clear, simple, and responsive.  You’ll begin to produce documents that maximize impact on your readers.

The right communication can spell the difference between success and failure in the effort to achieve your goals.  You will be able to prepare written material that will persuade the reader to adopt your programs and your objectives.

Duration:

2 days

Objectives:

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Apply appropriate wording strategies
  • Write for different audiences
  • Increase readability through illustration and emphasis techniques
  • Organize content appropriately
  • Prepare effective and reusable outlines

Course Content:

  • Plan the communication
  • Avoid style weaknesses and language errors
  • Use correct words, grammar, punctuation
  • Eliminate redundant verbiage
  • Know the common problems of writing for the organization
  • Recognize how the improper use of grammar can cause problems with the reader
  • Avoid words that can cause conflict and ineffective communication
  • Outlines and drafts
  • Use appropriate style and tone
  • Apply economy of expression
  • Understand the elements of reports
  • Write effective memos and reports
  • Recognize the responsibility of the writer to the reader
  • Apply effective e-mail techniques
  • Review of participant’s writing with overall constructive critique

Delivery Methods:

  • Practical exercises
  • Discussions
  • Review of participant’s work
  • Case studies
  • Lecturettes
  • Design and planning techniques