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Courses Writing Skills for Professionals
Overview
 
Writing is an essential communication skill and professionals in every walk of life will be assessed on their ability to convey information clearly in written form. This course will take delegates through some of the important skills needed to be an effective written communicator. Through a series of practical exercises and useful tips, the course will instill confidence and develop ability.
 
Learning Outcomes
  • Understanding the difference between written and spoken language
  • Using critical reading skills to improve your writing techniques
  • Researching and gathering relevant data to fit the profile of the reader
  • Targeting your audience and analysing their needs
  • Understanding your purpose and reader and structuring your writing to captivate them and retain their attention
  • Creating an appropriate tone in your writing
  • Being clear and succinct
  • Learning how to construct arguments effectively on paper
  • Developing adherence to process writing techniques – getting from planning > drafting > editing > re-drafting > proof-reading & finessing
  • Developing a logical structure and sequence for a variety of writing situations (report-writing, business plans, legal writing, email writing)
  • A section on readability and proof reading tips