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Business Writing
Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it’s one that many people struggle with. Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and text messaging. Developing writing skills is still important is the business world as creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace.
The Business Writing workshop will give your participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide your participates with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
Objective:
- Gain better awareness of common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- Review basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction.
- Know the basic structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
- Know tips and techniques to use when deciding the most appropriate format to use for agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
- Know tips and techniques in writing agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
- Gain an overview of Request for Proposals, Projections, Executive Summaries, and Business Cases.
- Define proofreading and understand techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing.
Introduction :
Getting Started
Welcome to the Business Writing workshop. Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it’s one that many people struggle with. This workshop will give participants a refresher on basic writing concepts such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It will also provide an overview of the most common business documents such as proposals, reports, and agendas. All of this will provide that extra edge in the workplace
Module 1 :
Working with Words
The building blocks of any writing, whether for business or social purposes, are words. Failure to use words properly can affect the over-all impact of your prose. In this module we will discuss the spelling of words, grammar issues in writing, and how to prevent both by creating a cheat sheet.
Module 2 :
Constructing Sentences
Now that we have a basic understanding of how to use words more effectively in business writing, it’s time to look at sentences. This module will discuss the parts of a sentence, its proper punctuation, and the four kinds of sentences.
Module 3 :
Creating Paragraphs
Carefully written words and well-constructed sentences make up the building blocks of writing. Now it’s time to discuss how you can put these blocks together for best results. In this module, we will discuss the basic parts of paragraphs and some tips on organizing your paragraphs.
Module 4 :
Writing Meeting Agendas
Time is a precious commodity in business; you cannot afford to have discussions go all over the place. This is why agendas are an integral part in keeping meetings focused, organized, and flowing well. In this module, we will discuss the basic structure of agendas, how to select an agenda format and tips and techniques when writing an agenda.
Module 5 :
Writing E-mails
Email is a convenient and effective medium to conduct business communication. In this module we will discuss etiquette guidelines on how to address an email message, as well as grammar and acronyms rules in the letter body.
Module 6 :
Writing Business Letters
Corresponding via letters is a large part of doing business. More than sending a message, business letters are a way to establish rapport, clarify work expectations, and even affirm and encourage co-workers. In this module, we will discuss the basic structure of business letters, how to choose the most appropriate format for your business letters.
Module 7 :
Writing Proposals
It is not just in face-to-face interactions that we have to put our best foot forward. The same can be said in written correspondence, more particularly when you are submitting a business proposal. In this module, we would discuss the basic structure of a proposal, how to select a proposal format, and tips in writing a proposal.
Module 8 :
Writing Reports
Documentation is important in business. Sometimes documentation is the only way supervisors can monitor the company’s quality of work. At other times, documentation is the key to spotting best and worst practices. In this module, we will discuss the basic structure of reports, how to choose the right format, and tips on writing reports.
Module 9 :
Other Types of Documents
There are many types of documents used in business aside from agenda, business reports, and proposals. In this module, we will discuss an overview of four other types: the Request for Proposals, Projections, Executive Summaries, and Business Cases.
Module 10 :
Proofreading and Finishing
The writing process does not end with getting the words on paper or on screen. You also need to review your work carefully, make sure that it’s free from errors. In this module we will give you an overview of the processes of proofreading, peer review, and preparing a manuscript for printing and publishing.
Conclusion :
Wrapping Up
Although this workshop is coming to a close, we hope that your journey to improve your business writing skills is just beginning. Please take a moment to review and update your action plan. This will be a key tool to guide your progress in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. We wish you the best of luck on the rest of your travels!