Page Title

               The Effective Business Writer
Duration:                2 days
Cost:                       R 1400
Numbers                Minimum 4 learners/ Maximum 8 learners

Who should attend this course?

People who feel that their writing is not producing the desired effect
People who feel that their writing is not effective

The purpose of the course is for learners to follow a process in writing texts and reports required in
business. It is intended to promote clear, unambiguous communication in plain language and to
improve the quality of written reports and other texts that are specific to a business environment,
require a particular format and may include specified legislated requirements. The course enables
learners to recognise and effectively use textual conventions and features specific to business texts.

Topics covered:

Identifying the intended audience for the communication

Identifying the purpose of a text

Selecting the appropriate text type, format and layout for the purpose

Organising and structuring a technical text appropriately

E-mail etiquette

Creating a style sheet for written communication

Process:

Learners will generate a document: letter, or report, or e-mail
Using a 1st draft, personal edit, 2nd draft, peer editing mechanism and final draft.

In addition the work of learner’s will be checked for

•        using appropriate grammar conventions
•        drafting and editing a technical text
•        recognising errors and checking for accuracy
•        presenting the same information in different ways
•        using plain language in business