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Reports That Get Results
(Two-day
Workshop)
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND:
- Managers
- Project
leaders
- Anyone
who has to write reports as part of their normal job responsibilities
YOU
WILL LEARN TO:
- Get
the results you want from your writing
- Reduce
your preparation and writing time
- Increase
your professional image through crisper, clearer writing
- Organize
your ideas in a logical manner that meets your readers'
needs
- Develop
the techniques needed to produce reports, manuals and other
documentation
COURSE
OUTLINE
Clarity
and Conciseness
- Understanding
the techniques for crisp technical writing
- Learning
to use your computer's software features for better writing
- Knowing
what makes writing "readable"
- Following
the 7 rules for clear, concise writing
Getting
Started
- Choosing
the best method for getting information from your head onto
paper quickly
- Exploring
writing techniques that accelerate the writing process
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Identifying your purpose early
- Trying
different techniques: traditional, questioning, mindmapping,
computer, free writing, moveable notes
Grammar
- Reviewing
the rules for punctuation
- Avoiding
the 10 most common grammar errors
- Maintaining
a professional image
The
Organization of Ideas
- Analyzing
your readers' needs
- Arranging
your thoughts so they can be easily understood by the reader
- Using
proven formats, such as PREP and PASS to quickly and effectively
organize ideas
- Using
forceful connecting words to link ideas and increase understanding
- Writing
powerful introductions and executive summaries
- Presenting
graphics so they produce the effect you want
Design
Aids
- Gaining
and maintaining the readers' interest
- Choosing
lists over narrative statements
- Keeping
lists parallel
- Making
your documents visually appealing
- Using
labels and "talking heads" to ensure your key
ideas are understood
METHODS
TO BE USED:
Participants
will be actively involved in exercises and activities designed
to develop and improve their technical writing skills.
For
information regarding this course, please contact:
Colin
Watson
Relationship Manager
J Watson Associates Inc
Tel: 905
820-9909
E-mail:
sales@jwatsonassociates.com
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