Write clearly and concisely and achieve results

Writing effectively is a vital business skill. Recognizing that writing can be a time-consuming and stressful task, this course gives you the techniques you need for getting started, meeting the needs of your audience while accomplishing your goals, and evaluating your writing for clarity and style. You will improve your writing by practicing helpful strategies for organizing and formatting letters, memos, reports, e-mail, and specialized written materials such as instructions and minutes. You are encouraged to bring writing samples to work on during class.

Following this course you will be able to:

• Use a proven strategy to overcome writer's block
• Focus your presentation and tie ideas together
• Reduce clutter in your writing and edit for power and effectiveness
• Use visual elements to enhance written presentations