Effective
Writing

Principles for Effective Written Communication

 

Writing is an integral part of almost all jobs in business and administration.  Unfortunately, it is often regarded as a very unpopular activity by many whose work requires such skills.  A lack of motivation to write well may derive from the writer's inadequate skill base, a low level of confidence in writing ability, and/or a lack of previous success in writing.

High levels of writing skill breed an ethic of efficient communication within and between organisations.  The development of such skills is an investment of real commercial value to both companies and individuals.

Course Features

·       Suits anyone who requires better writing skills within a business, science, or technology environment.

·       Gives practical guidance in the successful and timely completion of writing tasks through a series of clear, efficient steps and methods.

·       Presents writing tasks in a positive light, as achievable and valuable activities and seeks to give participants the skills and motivation to add quality to their everyday writing.

Participant Benefits

·       Teaches participants to produce documents tailored accurately to a particular readership and to contribute to more effective communication in the workplace.

·       Enables participants to become (and remain) more aware of the written language they use and the language used around them.

·       Advances and refreshes participants’ general writing skills regardless of their current proficiency.

Course Duration

2 days.

Contact

PO Box 203

Claremont  WA  6910

Australia


Email: info@interskill.com.au

Phone: +61 8 9386 8122
Course Agenda

·       Introduction

·       Communication Principles

·       Principles of Writing

·       Readability

·       Proper Word Use

·       Effective Writing

·       Critical Success Factors

·       Purpose & Objectives

·       Audience Analysis

·       Structure

·       Preparation & Planning

·       Writing vs Revising

·       Informative Writing

·       Purpose & Objectives

·       Critical Success Factors

·       Persuasive Writing

·       Purpose & Objectives

·       Support or Evidence

·       Logic & Persuasion

·       Defining the Decision

·       Position, Power, Priority

·       Other Styles

·       Purpose & Objectives

·       Motivational Writing

·       Disciplinary Writing

·       Key Writing Tasks

·       Letters, Memos, Emails

·       Business & Technical Reports

·       Business Proposals

·       Minutes of Meetings

·       Style & Tone

·       Developing Style

·       Using Words

·       Grammar & Vocabulary

·       Technical Jargon

·       Spelling & Terminology

·       Plain English Alternatives

·       Quality & Productivity

·       Word Processors, Desktop Publishing

·       Grammar & Style Checkers

·       Typography

·       Psychology of the Reader

·       Production & Presentation