Business Writing with Positive Impact

In this class, you will learn how to write more persuasive and effective emails, letters and sales proposals and create a more favorable impression of themselves and their organization. You will learn step by step how to produce clear and direct emails, letters, proposals and copy for ads and public announcements. This course is interactive, fast-paced, fun, and full of tips and techniques you can use immediately. Learning Objectives Proper use of punctuation Avoiding common spelling mistakes Avoiding common errors in grammar and layout Choosing words wisely Writing effective emails and meeting agendas Writing effective reports and proposals Writing for special circumstances Writing persuasively Different writing styles for different audiences Detailed Course Outline Choosing Your Words Carefully Working with Nouns, Pronouns and Verbs Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs Deleting (Unnecessary) Redundancies Recognizing Clichés Active and Passive Voice Synonyms, Antonyms and Homonyms Avoiding Sexist Language Constructing Sentences Parts of a Sentence Types of Sentences Problematic vs. acceptable fragments Run-ons Comma Splices Creating Paragraphs The Basic Parts Organization Methods Forming Parallel Construction Correct use of punctuation Editing Effectively The Basic Parts Organization Methods Know Your Audience Identifying Communication Styles Writing to Specific Styles Ten Techniques for Effective Communication Voluntary Learning Contract Meeting Agendas The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing the Agenda Email Communication Types of email writing Structure basics Writing Business Letters Formal, Informal and Request Styles of Business Letters Writing Proposals The Basic Structure Choosing a Format Writing Reports Define Report Subject Choosing a Format Research, Draft and Finalizing Writing for Special Circumstances Special Kinds of Business Writing Conveying Bad News Tactfully When the News Is Especially Sensitive Writing Persuasively Using the Motivated Sequence Outline What's included: Training Manual Certificate of Course Completion FREE Repeat Policy