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Excellence in Writing Workshop

Objective

This three-day workshop addresses key elements of professional writing. Content is applicable in any business related field where it is important to express written ideas clearly and convincingly. 

Target Audience

This program is for employees who communicate in a written format in the course of their work.

Workshop Content

• Grammar and punctuation
• Commonly misspelled and misused words
• Identifying the audience and purpose
• Organization and tone
• Writing reports and proposals
• Fundamentals of editing

Value-Added Benefits to Participants

• Individual coaching session with the instructor on the third day of the workshop
• Available e-mail contact with the instructor during the time between sessions
• Writing sample assessment
• Three-day class allowing ample time for practice
• A user-friendly grammar and writing handbook for each participant 

Participation and Certificate of Completion 

Participants must attend all three days of the workshop to receive the certificate.