Being able to write clearly and persuasively is an essential requirement for succeeding in business. In the Better Business Writing course, we explore each step in the writing process, as well as how sentences and paragraphs should be structured. Also, the course offers dozens of tips regarding such matters as boilerplate phrases, clich‚s, graphics, grammar, readability measurements, and writing style. It also provides examples of different types of business writing, including adjustment letters, complaint letters, and press releases. In short, the course shows how to improve the effectiveness of your writing.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize the reasons for improving your business writing skills.
Specify the steps involved in a business writing project.
Specify the reasons for using speed-writing.
Describe the components of a business document.
Specify the tools available for enhancing business documents.
Recognize how grammar enhancements can be applied to business documents.
Describe the different types of writing style enhancements.
Recognize the characteristics of the various types of business documents.
Major Topics
The Case for Better Business Writing
The Mindset
The Writing Process
The Opening, Middle, and Close
Types of Sentences
Proper Paragraph Structure
Tips for Better Business Writing
Correct Grammar
Writing Emails
Writing Social Media Posts
Writing Blog Posts
Writing Complaint Letter
