Effective Writing Techniques
This course is designed for anyone at the ES/PM-1 to ES/PM-5 levels or equivalent who is responsible for writing or reviewing texts. Whether you are new to writing or have some experience, this workshop will help you draft brief, understandable texts that get right to-the-point.
This one-day workshop will provide you with techniques to improve the style, tone and logical flow of your written documents. You will learn how to use a systematic process to plan, write, and revise your communications. Individual exercises give hands-on practice in planning, composing and editing a text.
- How to produce concise texts that focus on the main message
- 'ORDER' your writing time: Organize, Write, Doubt, Edit, Revise
- E-mail tips – especially for the “Blackberry” reader
- Structuring longer texts
- Applying plain language techniques: effective sentences and paragraphs
- Editing checkpoints
- Proofreading highlights: common errors in punctuation and grammar
- References and Websites
The workshop includes interactive discussion, editing exercises, a short writing assignment and a review of common errors.
Mary Ann Lopoukhine
Mary Ann Lopoukhine is a seasoned training professional with over 25 years of experience in the design and delivery of workshops to improve English writing skills.
Mary Ann has trained thousands in both the public and private sectors. She is a recognized specialist on how to write effective briefing notes, tailoring her workshops to the particular requirements of each sponsoring government department. Her training sessions are designed to be highly practical, encourage lively participation and maintain a sense of fun.
