The Six-part Business
Writing Course
For those who want
more in-depth content, with time for practice and
implementation
This business writing course consists
of six weekly 2-hour sessions, each building on the previous
content. Assessments and self-monitoring instruments are
included, and group editing of participants' own work forms a
part of all sessions except the first. The business
writing course also includes individual e-mail
follow-up for twelve months after the last session.
Course content
Session 1
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Introduction and preview of course content |
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Self-assessment of writing skill levels |
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Purpose of business writing in participants'
context |
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Writing for the reader: includes "Helen's Jargon
Challenge" |
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Some simple ways to begin improving now: unscramble
your sentences; cut out the fluff; use simple
words |
Session 2
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Paragraphs: how to make them focused, unified and
coherent |
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Flow: what is it? Using structure to create it |
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Group editing exercise |
Session 3
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More complex paragraph structures |
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Sentence structure |
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Syntax: what it is and how it affects meaning |
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Group editing exercise |
Session 4
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Report writing the DESIGN IT way |
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Punctuation without Tears |
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What's the difference? A review of often confused
words |
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Group editing exercise |
Session 5
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Recap guidelines for power sentences |
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Creating and changing emphasis through sentence
structure |
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E-mail: the special writing challenges |
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Helen's edits of related materials, group
discussion |
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Group editing exercise |
Session 6
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Satisfying the needs of different reader
styles |
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How to give the longer written piece "skim
value" |
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The executive summary: when to use it and how to
write it |
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Group editing exercise |
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Assessment/valuation |
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Closing statement |
If you want in-depth content, with an opportunity for hands-on
exercises and time to implement the techniques between
sessions, the Six-Part Business Writing
Course is for you.
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