Overview
This is a one-day workshop for those who already are good writers. Our time will be devoted to writing letters of recommendation, of persuasion, of refusal or of action, that reflect current word usage and up-to-date formats. You can also become more skilled at writing business cases, proposals and reports, and learn a bit more about e-mail etiquette.
Skills Gained
Revisit the rules of good grammar and clear communication.
Improve sentence construction and paragraph development.
Develop effective business letters for tough situations.
Discuss e-mail etiquette.
Develop an appropriate writing style and format for your letters, business cases, and reports.
Recognize standard ways of documenting materials.
Apply these skills in real work applications.
By the end of this class you will have learned
How to make your writing clear, concise, and correct
Types of words and when to use them
Using inclusive language
Business letter format
7 Ways to Simplify your Writing
Sentence and paragraph construction
How to Write a Report or Proposal
How to Write a Business Case
How to Write an Request For Proposals
E-mail Etiquette
Documenting sources
Audience
Those who want to further advance their business writing skills
Prerequisites
None
Synopsis
Top Ten Writing Challenges
The Three C's (Clear, Concise, Correct)
Grammar and Writing Mechanics
Readability Index
Writing Letters
Dealing with Specific Requests
