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Fundamentals of Writing
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The novel we can’t put down, the poem we never forgot, and the speech that changes the way we look at the world are all examples of good writing. Good writing is the memo that gets action and the letter that says what a phone call can’t.
In business situations, most of us will have to write, whether this involves emails, proposals, memos, or letters. And in business writing, the language needs to be concrete, the point of view clear, and the points well expressed. With practice and coaching from this course, you can feel more confident about your own writing.
This two-day workshop will give you the tools to become a better writer, with lessons that include: the value of well written communication; how to write and proofread your work; making your writing clear and concise; how to apply these writing skills in real world situations; paragraph structure, tone, and syntax specifics; formatting memos, letters, and emails for different professional settings.
Velsoft’s Business Writing That Works training materials are easily customizable. Trainers can edit the courseware materials to meet the needs of their audience. A one-time purchase plan lets trainers print on demand, and offer courses as frequently as they like without any further investment.
All Velsoft training materials come complete with an instructor guide, student manual, PowerPoint slides, quick reference guide, and much more.
Session One: Course Overview
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: Why Write?
The Four C’s of Writing
Session Three: Be Clear
Writing Clearly
Choosing What to Say
Rewriting Sentences
Writing Clearly Exercise
Session Four: Be Concise
Writing Concisely
Rewriting Exercises
Session Five: Be Complete
Making Your Writing Complete
Interview Exercise
Session Six: Be Correct
Correcting Common Writing Errors
Spot the Errors
Session Seven: Word Agreement
Making Words Agree
Rewriting Exercises
Session Eight: Active and Passive Voice
Passive vs. Active Voice
Take Action
Session Nine: Sentences and Sentence Types
Sentences and Paragraphs
Identifying Sentences
Sentence Construction
Arranging Sentences
Session Ten: Inclusive Language
Make Your Language Inclusive
Inclusive Language Principles
Make it More Inclusive
Session Eleven: Punctuation
Using Common Punctuation Marks
Session Twelve: Revising, Spelling, and Proofreading
Revising
Check the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
Proofreading Tips
Personal Action Plan
Course Summary
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Course Assessment Answer Key
Pre-Course Assessment
Post-Course Assessment
Assignment Answer Key
Session Three: Writing Clearly
Session Four: Be Concise
Session Six: Be Correct
Session Seven: Word Agreement
Session Eight: Active and Passive Voice
Session Nine: Sentences and Sentence Types
Session Ten: Inclusive Language
The novel we can’t put down, the poem we never forgot, and the speech that changes the way we look at the world are all examples of good writing. Good writing is the memo that gets action and the letter that says what a phone call can’t.
In business situations, most of us will have to write, whether this involves emails, proposals, memos, or letters. And in business writing, the language needs to be concrete, the point of view clear, and the points well expressed. With practice and coaching from this course, you can feel more confident about your own writing.
This two-day workshop will give you the tools to become a better writer, with lessons that include: the value of well written communication; how to write and proofread your work; making your writing clear and concise; how to apply these writing skills in real world situations; paragraph structure, tone, and syntax specifics; formatting memos, letters, and emails for different professional settings.
Velsoft’s Business Writing That Works training materials are easily customizable. Trainers can edit the courseware materials to meet the needs of their audience. A one-time purchase plan lets trainers print on demand, and offer courses as frequently as they like without any further investment.
All Velsoft training materials come complete with an instructor guide, student manual, PowerPoint slides, quick reference guide, and much more.
Session One: Course Overview
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: Why Write?
The Four C’s of Writing
Session Three: Be Clear
Writing Clearly
Choosing What to Say
Rewriting Sentences
Writing Clearly Exercise
Session Four: Be Concise
Writing Concisely
Rewriting Exercises
Session Five: Be Complete
Making Your Writing Complete
Interview Exercise
Session Six: Be Correct
Correcting Common Writing Errors
Spot the Errors
Session Seven: Word Agreement
Making Words Agree
Rewriting Exercises
Session Eight: Active and Passive Voice
Passive vs. Active Voice
Take Action
Session Nine: Sentences and Sentence Types
Sentences and Paragraphs
Identifying Sentences
Sentence Construction
Arranging Sentences
Session Ten: Inclusive Language
Make Your Language Inclusive
Inclusive Language Principles
Make it More Inclusive
Session Eleven: Punctuation
Using Common Punctuation Marks
Session Twelve: Revising, Spelling, and Proofreading
Revising
Check the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
Proofreading Tips
Personal Action Plan
Course Summary
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Course Assessment Answer Key
Pre-Course Assessment
Post-Course Assessment
Assignment Answer Key
Session Three: Writing Clearly
Session Four: Be Concise
Session Six: Be Correct
Session Seven: Word Agreement
Session Eight: Active and Passive Voice
Session Nine: Sentences and Sentence Types
Session Ten: Inclusive Language
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Instructor Guide
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Student Manual
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Quick Reference Guide
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Fully Customizable
Make any changes you like including easily taking our branding off and replacing it with yours.
Unlimited Users
Train as many participants at your location as you like - forever!
Unlimited Printing Rights
Print-on-demand only what you need for as many participants with no limits.
No Annual Renewal Fees
One-off pricing. Never pay again to use the materials.
Fully Customizable
Make any changes you like including easily taking our branding off and replacing it with yours.
Unlimited Users
Train as many participants at your location as you like - forever!
Unlimited Printing Rights
Print-on-demand only what you need for as many participants with no limits.
No Annual Renewal Fees
One-off pricing. Never pay again to use the materials.
