Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it’s one that many people struggle with. This workshop will give participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Detailed Class Syllabus
1 - Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment Review
2 - Working with Words
Spelling
Grammar
Creating a Cheat Sheet
3 - Constructing Sentences
Parts of a Sentence
Punctuation
Types of Sentences
4 - Creating Paragraphs
The Basic Parts
Organization Methods
5 - Writing Meeting Agendas
The Basic Structure
Choosing a Format
Writing the Agenda
6 - Writing E-mails
Addressing Your Message
Grammar and Acronyms
7 - Writing Business Letters
The Basic Structure
Choosing a Format
Writing the Letter
8 - Writing Proposals
The Basic Structure
Choosing a Format
Writing the Proposal
9 - Writing Reports
The Basic Structure
Choosing a Format
Writing the Report
10 - Other Types of Documents
Requests for Proposals
Projections
Executive Summaries
Business Cases
11 - Proofreading and Finishing
A Proofreading Primer
How Peer Review Can Help
Printing and Publishing
12 - Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise