Effective Grammar And Writing Skills

Course ID: 418                         Course Length: 3 day(s)

Overview:

Have you ever felt embarrassed when someone pointed out an error you made in grammar, spelling, or punctuation? If you use crisp, clear, appropriate language, your clients and managers notice your message, not your mistakes. That's why it's so important to avoid errors in grammar and usage that detract from your message, lessen your impact, and lower your credibility. Yes, you need technical knowledge, but you must be able to communicate that knowledge. You influence others positively when you can explain your ideas in clear, easy-to-understand language. You add to your credibility when you use words correctly and concisely. This review of grammar and writing skills is an investment in yourself!

Objectives:
At the end of the workshop participants should be able to:

• Project the right image in their writing-polished,
  professional, and knowledgeable
• Know the eight parts of speech and what they do
• Punctuate and capitalize like a pro
• Eliminate common but embarrassing mistakes in
  language usage
• Produce clear, credible business communications
• Have greater self-confidence when writing

Topics:

• There are only eight parts of speech, and you really
  must know them! 
• The five functions every word in the English
  language performs
• Mastering sentences, phrases, and clauses
• Tricky words to conquer and sticky words to avoid
• The 100 most commonly misspelled words in business
• Punctuation is like a road sign
• Capitalization is a capital idea-but when?
• The power of the active voice
• Clarity--never use a ten-dollar word when a nickel
  word will do
• Business e-mail is the electronic version of
  business correspondence-the same rules apply

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