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Learn the most important business writing skills you need; this seven module course will make a difference to your written communication skills and boost your writing confidence.
The course teaches seven key writing skills: 1. How to plan your business documents 2. How to make your writing and layout reader-friendly and correct 3. How to ensure that you present your ideas logically and coherently 4. How to target your reader/s 5. How to create a good impact with words and build vocabulary 6. How to avoid common grammar and punctuation errors 7. How to master correct business writing style
Course details Modules: Seven lessons Cost: R3295.00 Length: Six weeks Registration: At any time; fill out the application form at www.sawriterscollege.co.za
Students must complete 15 assignments: 1. Planning a memorandum 2. Re-working an email 3. Writing a job advertisement 4. Replacing "awful abstracts" 5. Placing paragraphs in a business letter 6. Working on a brochure 7. Spelling exercise 8. Thesaurus exercise 9. Vocabulary exercise 10. Grammar exercise 11. Punctuation exercise 12. Proofreading exercise 13. Working with the active and passive voice 14. Analysing style 15. Rewriting a business letter
Admission Requirements Basic writing skills are essential Computer skills, e-mail and Internet access required No previous tertiary qualification required
Course Curriculum Module One: Getting Started: Introduction to Business Writing Business writing: what is it? Think before you write Plan before you write: five steps to take Assignment 1: Correctly plan a memorandum Assignment 2: Write an email responding to a customer's complaints Module Two: Keep it Simple: The Rules of Plain English Write with clarity Obstacles to clear writing, including: clichés, abstract nouns, jargon, officialese and legalese Write with style Use the correct, most effective layout Assignment 3: Write a job advertisement Assignment 4: Replace the "awful abstracts" with more appropriate words Module Three: Make it Flow: Logic and Writing Use simple sentences and clear paragraphs Paragraphing tips What are transitions? Create logical flow through transitions Assignment 5: Place appropriate paragraphs in a business letter Assignment 6: Use appropriate transitions in a brochure Module Four: Let's Build: Vocabulary and Writing What are words? Avoid risky words Improve vocabulary, and understanding how we build up vocabulary Changes in meanings of words Dictionaries and spelling rules Assignment 7: Choose the correct spelling Assignment 8: Use a thesaurus Assignment 9: Test your vocabulary knowledge Module Five: Getting Rid of Grammar Gremlins Avoid grammar gremlins Books for your bookshelf Assignment 10: Grammar exercise Module Six: Mastering Punctuation Understand why we use punctuation Gain a sound knowledge of the punctuation rules Know how to use punctuation correctly and effectively Assignment 11: Correct five examples Assignment 12: Proofreading exercise Module Seven: It's All About Style Choosing a voice I versus we Active versus passive voice Use the correct style A re-cap of important writing tips Assignment 13: Changing from passive to active voice Assignment 14: Analysing style Assignment 15: Rewrite a business letter, focusing on voice, tone, style, paragraph construction and structure
How does the course work? Detailed class notes covering the content of each module are e-mailed to students. At the end of each module, students will be required to complete the assignment/s. Once the writing assignment has been completed and e-mailed to the tutor, an assessment and feedback will be sent to the student, and the module will be considered complete. The student can then move on to the next module.
Conditions of Certification: Students will receive an SA Writers' College Certificate upon successful completion of the course, provided they meet the following conditions: Students must have completed all 15 assignments The course must have been completed within one month of registration. Students are expected to attain a minimum average of 50% for the course
Minimum Estimated Time Commitment: Reading time: four hours Writing time: seven hours Planning time: two hours
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