Effective Writing

Objective: This course emphasizes using plain English as a way of expressing written ideas clearly. Participants learn how changes to style, organization, and layout can improve the quality of their documents.  Duration: 2 days

Agenda

Reader Analysis

Organization

Letters/Memos/E-Mail

Active/Passive Voice

Grammar/Punctuation/Word Use

Concise, Natural Writing

Sentence/Paragraph Structure

Writing Process

Focusing Techniques

Exercises

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone responsible for writing or reviewing inspection, administrative or technical documents.

COMMENTS: This course is normally held in participants' home office.

National Technical Training Program: (202) 208-2769

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