Business Writing

In-Person/Online

3 Days

English/Arabic

Learning Objectives

   Implement the fundamental pillars of business writing for achieving better               results.
   Practice basic techniques for writing effective emails, letters and memos.
   Demonstrate professionalism by writing in a clear, specific and positive manner.
   Deliver solid conclusions through organized structure and flow.
   Implement practical and modern methods for powerful business writing.

In-Person/Online

3 Days

English/Arabic

Learning Objectives

   Implement the fundamental pillars of business writing for achieving better               results.
   Practice basic techniques for writing effective emails, letters and memos.
   Demonstrate professionalism by writing in a clear, specific and positive manner.
   Deliver solid conclusions through organized structure and flow.
   Implement practical and modern methods for powerful business writing.

Modules

Module 1: Business Writing Essentials

  • Using the words
  • Structuring sentences
  • Arranging paragraphs
  • Using English grammar
  • Organizing parts of speech
  • Using punctuation and capitalization 

Module 2: Prewriting Techniques

  • Free writing
  • Brainstorming
  • Clustering or mapping
  • Cubing
  • Outlining
  • Recursive process
  • Samples e-mails analysis

Module 3: Drafting

  • Use the rhetorical triangle
  • Determine voice, language level and tone
  • Organize the ideas

Module 4: Proofreading and Editing

  • Search for errors both grammatical and typographical
  • Eliminate unnecessary words
  • Read text aloud
  • Revise for cohesion
  • Samples B. paragraph analysis

Module 5: Writing for Your Audience

  • Determine the target audience
  • Use language the audience will understand
  • Adopt a pleasant tone and create a positive environment in the reader’s mind
  • Group discussion

Module 6: Reports That Work

  • Plan and prepare more effective reports
  • Report structure, logical flow and professional look
  • Visual support materials
  • Writing an effective investment summary
  • Set and measure company standards for business documents

  • Write clear minutes and agendas

Module 7: E-mail Etiquette

  • The value of e-mail in today’s business world
  • Barriers to business communication and how to overcome them
  • Guidelines to writing an effective E-mail
  • E-mailing management vs. e-mailing co-workers
  • Managing E-mail attachments
  • Common mistakes in writing and replying to e-mail
  • Writing e-mails effectively
    • Bad habits
    • Making the most of emails
    • Email follow up on a meeting

Module 8: Writing letters and Memos

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