Business Writing Workshop

JALU Communication Services
Writing, Speaking and Media Relations Training and Services

Business Writing

This workshop will prepare participants to write letters and memos in a clear, correct style. Rather than appeal to the terms and rules of grammar, good functional style is presented as a tool of clear communication with the reader. Mastery of the basic skills builds the confidence to prepare brief documents.

Ideal for those newly-risen to positions requiring writing skill.

Morning Session : Style

Streamlining Punctuation
Understanding the Importance of Word Order
Clarifying Word Meaning
Improving Vague and Boring Wording
Developing Personal and Positive Style
Removing "Fog" from Style

Afternoon Session : Structure

Guiding the Reader with Logic Words
Using Paragraphing to Display Logic
Launching Lively Letters
Closing Letters
Crisply Structuring Letters for Impact
Surveying Memo Structures
Writing Workshop

All material used in this workshop is drawn from workplace writing. Constant discussion and writing practice provide ample opportunity to develop knowledge and skill. Writing will become an easier and more satisfying part of workplace reporting.

"You write with ease to show your breeding, But easy writing's curst hard reading."
Richard Sheridan

"Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man."
Francis Bacon

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