Write Right - Two Day Programme

Do you ask -

  How do I make my meaning clear?
 Do I use ‘affect’ or ‘effect’?
 Do I write ‘its’ or it’s’?
 How do I use an active style?
  A number ‘is’ or a number ‘are’?
 How do I paragraph?
 How do I write for e mailing?

This programme will help you with the answers.

Objective:  
to improve or develop clear, concise, grammatical and up-to-date business writing skills.

Target Group: 
Managers, supervisors, secretaries, writers of manuals, people in sales or personnel

Modules:
  Reader-centred writing
 Clear and concise expression
 Select the right word
 Grammar guidelines
 Punctuation for sense and easy reading
  When to use active and passive
  Highlight the main message
 Edit for clarity and accuracy
 Easy writing for easy reading
 Writing in different media - post, email, fax
 Participant’s own writing reviewed

Method:
 Individual and group writing activities
 Examining writing models
 Group discussion to uncover specific and general problems and solutions offered
  Individual consultation of writing samples brought by participants

Evaluation:
Self check activities, peer review and presenter guided editing supported with answer sheets. Each selection
has a review activity at the end of day two.

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