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
Business Writing That Works

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 […]

Duration 20 hours
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Includes Lessons, Quizzes, Final Test, Certificate

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    Duration 20 hours
    Enroll Anytime
    Delivery Online
    Includes Lessons, Quizzes, Final Test, Certificate