This workshop was designed to help professionals refine their writing abilities by offering a “refresher” on some basic writing skills, while also providing advanced strategies for composing effective documents.
Throughout the program, participants will be able to improve their writing by taking part in activities designed to change how they think about writing as well as learn the best strategies to communicate with different audiences.
By the end of the workshop, participants will learn how to:
- Implement correct grammar and how grammar affects readers
- Write effective sentences with a focus on: Analyzing sentences to determine if they need to be revised; Building sentences with strong subjects and verbs; Making sentences concise; Avoiding jargon, abstract terms, and redundant phrases; Composing readable sentences that convey complex ideas
- Construct effective paragraphs with a focus on: Using consistent themes to make the ideas in a paragraph coherent; Incorporating strong transitions between sentences and paragraphs;Use active or passive voice depending on the situation; Create effective page design/architecture; Engage in the basics of single-sourcing.