Effective writing clearly and logically tells a reader what they are required to know and what is expected of them in terms of a reaction or behavior. If your written communication, whether reports, proposals, email, letters, publications etc. is not achieving this purpose, then this 2-day course provides the solutions. The course is participant-focused, with the facilitator guiding participants through activity related to their declared professional requirements.
Duration:
2 days
For Whom:
Working professionals who need to improve their understanding of core writing skills as well as ability to write effective emails, memos and reports
- Core Skills
- Define the purpose of a document
- Write documents that focus on the reader
- Structure documents logically
- Use an appropriate and attractive layout
- Express ideas clearly and briefly
- Write in a style appropriate to the situation
- Review and edit own and other documents
- Evaluate documents quantitatively and qualitatively
- Report Writing
- Classify by function
- Identify what features make a report or proposal effective
- Recognize and create an effective brief or overview
- Structure clearly and effectively
- Evaluate for overall effect and against purpose
- Other Writing Areas
- Proposals, publications and newsletters
- Office email and memos
- Use MS Office to enhance readability and accuracy
