$197intermediate

Business Writing That Works

Name: Business Writing That Works
Price: 197.00 USD
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A comprehensive two-day business writing workshop that equips you with the tools to produce clear, concise, complete, and correct written communications. You will explore grammar essentials, sentence construction, readability, punctuation, inclusive language, and the practical formats for letters, e-mails, and memos—building the confidence and skills to write effectively in any professional context.

23 lessons8 modules480 minutes

What you'll learn

Understand the value of clear, concise, complete, and correct written communication in a business setting.
Apply the four C's of communication to letters, memos, and e-mails.
Use proper grammar, word agreement, punctuation, and sentence construction.
Distinguish between active and passive voice and apply each appropriately.
Calculate and interpret a Readability (Gunning Fog) Index score.
Write effective business letters, e-mails, and memos using correct format and tone.
Use inclusive and courteous language in all professional communications.
Proofread and self-review documents to eliminate errors and improve quality.

The Value of Good Business Writing Good writing is everywhere—it's the memo that gets action, the letter that conveys what a phone call can't, and the report that drives decisions. In business, good writing means your language is concrete, your point of view is clear, and your points are well expressed. Many writers avoid writing because they see it as an overwhelming task. They lack confidence, hunt for big words to sound authoritative, and pad their documents with filler—leaving readers wanting meaning, not volume. The goal of this course is to help you build the habits of good writing instead. To become a better writer, there are four things you can do: 1. **Read.** Without reading other writers, you have no standard to measure your own work against. Read like an apprentice, studying how skilled writers make their choices. 2. **Write.** Practice is irreplaceable. Your tenth business letter will be far easier than your first. 3. **Want to write.** Find personal motivation. Turn off your inner critic and get your ideas on the page. 4. **Seek feedback.** Treat feedback as an opportunity to find better solutions—not as a catalogue of errors. You already communicate well verbally. The leap from speaking to writing doesn't have to be difficult. Before you put pen to paper, think about the **four C's of communication**:

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Business Writing That Works

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Curriculum

Module 1: Why Write and the Four C's

Module 2: Writing Clearly and Concisely

Module 3: Be Complete and Making Words Agree

Module 4: Active Voice, Sentences, and Readability

Module 5: Courtesy, Inclusive Language, and Practical Usage

Module 6: Sentence Construction and Punctuation

Module 7: Business Letters, E-mails, and Memos

Module 8: Spelling, Proofreading, and Reviewing Your Writing

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