Learn to properly manage active and passive verbs, transitions, and words with a positive or negative connotation. They will acquire techniques to simplify documents and make them more concise. Students will be able to recognize common surface errors that undermine their professional written image and understand how to fix them. The writing essentials covered in Part 1 will be revisited and reinforced through practice. Be able to modify the writing style of your document to make it appropriate for your reader and purpose.
In this course students will:
Be able to use the following elements to create appropriate writing style and tone in your documents: parallel structure, non-sexist language, active and passive sentences, modifiers, and transitional words and phrases.
Be able to correct vague words and make verbs, points of view, and tone consistent within one document.
Be able to cut unnecessary words from your documents and make your messages shorter and therefore clearer.
Scheduled Dates
You can register for an online class for up to 10 days after the start date.
11/26/2008 - 12/17/2008
8 hours - $99
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