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Duration: 1 day(s)
Course Code: PLAINENG
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London Centre 14th Jun 2012 £267.00 book
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Plain English

A clearly written document can facilitate important business decisions by being easy to read and understand. Our programme focuses on giving you the confidence and skills to write business documents in a clear manner using Plain English and avoid using technical or industry jargon.

This programme is for

anyone who has to write formal business documents, customer service letters, standard letters, brochures, reports and manuals.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • What plain English does and does not mean
  • How to use the spelling and grammar checkers effectively
  • To be confident about the commonest grammatical errors
  • How to recognise clear writing and improve your own
  • SPACE rules for checking that your writing is professional

Programme Focus

Course Introduction

Foundations of clear writing

  • Understanding readers -  what they need to know
    and what they care about
  • Setting objectives – what should happen as a
    result of this being read

Plain English

  • Why it is important
  • What it is and what it is not – with real examples


Making it readable

  • Language to avoid – and better alternatives
  • Practice in writing your own typical content in a plain English style
  • How style affects tone – and the impression readers gain of your organisation
  • Catering for readers in a hurry

 

The spelling and grammar checkers

  • What they do well
  • How to avoid being duped
  • What you have to do yourself and how

 

Exercises

  • Recognising errors in grammar and style
  • Writing your own improved version


SPACE

  • Simple; positive; active; courteous and economical
  • A useful set of rules to use when checking your work for readability and tone
  • Techniques for checking thoroughly
  • House style and editorial conventions

 

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