Business Writing That Works (Short Course)
Good writing is the memo that gets action and the letter that says what a phone call can’t.
What to expect:
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 course 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.
You will be able to obtain a “certificate of completion” with your name and completion date on it.
Note: these short courses are self-guided online courses and are not to be confused with our tutor-supported online courses.
Course Outline
There are 21 Lessons in this course:
Course Overview
Why Write?
Be Clear
- Writing Clearly
- Making Connections
Be Concise
- Writing Concisely
- Rewriting Exercises
Be Complete
- Making Your Writing Complete
- Making Connections
Be Correct
Word Agreement
- Making Words Agree
- Rewriting Exercises
Active and Passive Voice
Sentences and Sentence Types
- Sentences and Paragraphs
- Making Connections
Readability Index
- About the Index
- Using the Index
Manners and Courtesy
- Courtesy
- What’s My Style?
Practical Language
Inclusive Language
Sentence Construction
Punctuation
- The Comma
- The Semi-Colon
- The Colon
- The Apostrophe
Writing Business Letters
- Steps to Writing Business Letters
- Parts of a Business Letter
- Types of Letters
- Dissecting Letters
Writing Effective E-mails
- E-mail Basics
- Managing E-Mail
- E-mail at Work
Spelling and Proofreading
- Spelling Tips
- Proofreading Tips
Writing Memos
- The Anatomy of a Memo
- Acme Funfest
Reviewing Your Writing
Writing Challenges
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
AUD:
$35.00
Good writing is the memo that gets action and the letter that says what a phone call can’t. What to expect: 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 […]
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