Business Writing

Short Course

Business Writing

We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports.  Lots of people struggle with the composition of these.  Sometimes it’s because they don’t have to do it very often so therefore it doesn’t flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it’s not their favourite thing.
This course will provide a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure. An overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc. There will be activities in as many areas as possible, to give you some practice in structuring your documents.  Note you won’t be doing much actual writing - this is neither an English course nor a word processing course.  We’ll also spend a little time on polishing/reviewing – it’s like reading over your answer when you’ve finished a question in an exam (if you ever get the time!).  You always find something.

Course Objectives

Research and everyday life demonstrates that having clear measurable goals are important. If we make sure these goals are kept at the core of any learning experience, the learning occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s take a look at our goals for today. On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Utilise tips and techniques provided to determine an appropriate structure to use for your business artefacts in different situations.
• Define proofreading and understand the techniques in improving proofreading skills.
• Define peer review and list ways peers review can help improve business writing skills.
• Notice (and correct) common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
• List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing.

The Business Writing course covers, in detail, the following essential points of business writing:

• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Writing a letter
• Proposals Key Info

This short course is delivered by distance learning and can be completed in just one day.

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