Course ID: 5171 | Course Duration: 2 Days | CEUs: CEU Credits: 1.2 CPE Credits: 12

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Business Writing and Grammar Skills Made Easy and Fun! Training Class

Course ID: 5171

Business Writing and Grammar Skills Made Easy and Fun! Training Seminar

Gain dozens of field-tested strategies relied on by

today's most effective business writers.

Learn how to present your ideas clearly and persuasively-select words that fit your meaning -spot misused verbs -pronouns and punctuation - avoid communication misfires and much more.

Here's a sample of what you'll learn:

How to make your writing easier to understand and more interesting to read by applying proper punctuation, basic grammar rules and guidelines to help you standardize your style

How to polish letters, memos, proposals and other written

documents to make them more powerful and professional

How to use the right word at the right time, whether it's capital/capitol,

accept/except, affect/effect, its/it's or dozens of other confusing word pairs

How to spot sneaky usage mistakes that can destroy your credibility

How to become the resident "Eagle Eye" who never misses a mistake

and knows where to find quick answers to questions about spelling, grammar,

punctuation and style

How to spell even the trickiest words, conquer the most difficult-to remember spellings and win yourself the reputation of being a walking Webster's

How to point out errors to others in a tactful way that helps eliminate

repeating costly and embarrassing mistakes

How to catch mistakes before it's too late by using professional proofreading techniques, a simple-to-follow checklist and tips on how to concentrate despite deadlines and distractions

And much more!

A comprehensive two-day workshop for anyone who writes, prepares or proofreads:

_ Business letters

_ Reports

_ Memos

_ Proposals

Dramatically improve your written communication skills in just two days!

Program hours:

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day

Are your business documents as correct, polished and professional as you'd like them to be?

If not, you'll benefit from this exciting two-day workshop. You'll learn easy-to-use spelling

shortcuts and punctuation pointers. And we'll take the mystery out of grammar by showing you which rules you must know in today's business writing and which ones you can safely forget!

Plus, you'll learn how to use professional proofreading techniques as a final check to make sure your letters, memos and reports are error-free.

Do your responsibilities include writing, preparing, proofreading or editing letters, memos, proposals, reports, presentations, newsletters or other written material? Do others in your organization sometimes depend on you to catch their mistakes, polish their grammar and correct their misspelled words? Whether writing or preparing correspondence is your major responsibility or just part of your job, both you and your company will benefit when you

attend this intensive, skill-building workshop. It's guaranteed to provide you with the skills and confidence necessary for presenting a polished, professional communications image.

Learn how to spot slippery misspellings and common errors in grammar. Pick up tips the pros use to speed through writing assignments-from one-page letters to hundred-page reports. Learn how to apply standards in style, how to use special terms and numbers appropriately, how to abbreviate properly and how to choose the right format for a variety of

situations. Find out how to make the most of your PC's or word processor's automated features-what they can and can't do for you. Plus, you' learn proven techniques for catching the most troublesome usage errors. For the small investment of just two days, you'll reap the benefits of more polished, more professional, more powerful written communications than ever before.

Just two fascinating days-that's all it takes to gain these practical new skills


	Agenda
	Course Agenda Day 1: Getting started: Transforming a blank page into a bold message _ Freewriting: What it is and how to use it to produce a great first draft in half the time _ Are your paragraphs in a confusing, illogical order? Here's how to tell and how to fix the problem _ Great words and phrases for linking paragraphs together so your readers don't have to stumble through your document _ How to guard against the deadly mistake of leaving important points out because you're so focused on the little stuff Understanding the ground rules _ Take the confidential Writer's Discovery Analysis to identify areas you want to polish _ Understand how business writing is uniquely different from other types of writing _ Discover your natural style-it's the key to reader-friendly, interesting writing _ How to "do your homework"-you'll be amazed at how effortlessly the words flow after that _ Put the "Know Thy Reader" commandment into practice and double the impact of your message Perfecting your grammar and usage skills _ The most troublesome words in business and how to erase any uncertainty about using them _ When a personal, casual style is important-never underestimate the power of contractions _ A concise refresher on how to correctly use verb tenses, subject-verb patterns and pronouns and their antecedents The "best-of-the-best" desktop references you'll want at your fingertips for quick answers _ Ensure or insure? Affect or effect? Making the right choice between confusing words like these just became a whole lot easier! _ When it's okay to bend the "rules" to make your point clearly _ Are abbreviations and acronyms really proper in business writing? This insight will shed light on the issue _ The unwritten rules about the appropriate and inappropriate use of jargon _ BONUS: A handy reference list of conjugations for 120 irregular verbs! Avoiding embarrassing mistakes _ Can't remember if the punctuation goes inside or outside the quotation marks? Here's how to avoid this pitfall _ Follow this widely accepted guideline for when to spell out numbers and when to use figures _ Avoid these blunders when using apostrophes-they scream "Rookie!" _ When adding hyphens, dashes and other marks for emphasis ??? know when you've gone overboard _ To capitalize or not to capitalize? These tips will eliminate any question _ A refreshing overview of how to use punctuation marks correctly every time _ Your guide to international correspondence- follow this to the letter to ensure you put your best foot forward Spelling every word correctly every time _ An intriguing spelling technique that many national spelling champs secretly rely on _ How to stop having to look up the same word in the dictionary over and over _ Prefixes and suffixes made easy _ How to take the confusion out of pluralizing letters, abbreviations and numbers _ DANGER: If you think your spell-checker takes the place of the human eye, you're asking for trouble Day 2: Grabbing your reader's attention with powerful openings and closings _ The "bible" on how to write openings that reel readers in _ How to construct a closing so action oriented it's like a shot of adrenaline to your reader _ Real-world insight into humor and when- if ever-it should be used in business _ How to avoid the trap of wordy opening paragraphs that leave the reader wondering "Huh?" _ Tough but necessary questions to ask yourself after you've written the opening paragraph Persuading, influencing and convincing for results _ Super techniques that give you powerful psychological leverage over your reader _ The proven connection between the use of personal pronouns and the results your business writing gets _ Undeniably effective tips for winning the reader over to your way of thinking _ How to make a strong and logical written argument without coming across like a bulldozer _ Stop! If you want to avoid a negative reaction from the reader, take this precautionary step Projecting credibility and professionalism _ The 12 most damaging blunders in business writing-sidestep these at all costs _ How to curb the use of worn-out business clich??s and what to say instead _ Hard-and-fast rules when working with a team on a writing project _ How to develop a sixth sense for damaging, biased and sexist language so you can make absolutely sure your writing is "clean" _ Get a firm grip on how to deliver bad news in writing-without a doubt, you will need this someday Expanding your professional skills _ EXCLUSIVE: How to choose a style manual that works for your organization _ Just released! The latest, most professional business writing formats ??? for letters, memos, proposals, reports and more _ A crash course in building winning business proposals _ How to write memos and e-mail that today's busy professional can digest in 60 seconds or less _ Field-tested letter-writing techniques that pay off in three big ways _ Don't miss a single one of these six elements when writing a report, they're all essential! _ Straight from the mouths of direct mail pros: Creating sales letters that bring in the orders _ How to write a press release that gets glowing coverage your company president will thank you _ The art of writing crisp, clear instructions Editing and proofreading like the pros _ Four amazing proofreading secrets that will automatically push your accuracy rate to 99%-or higher _ Editing and proofreading symbols the pros use to simplify and speed up the revision process _ Relax this team approach takes the fear out of proofing technical or financial data _ How to proofread quickly and accurately under pressure _ How to shut out phones, voices and other distractions when proofing in a busy office (It's like sitting in an airtight bubble!) _ Catching typographical errors-yes, it's tricky, but these tips will help shine the spotlight on them _ Keep your sanity with this proofreader's checklist that ensures perfection down to the very last detail _ Proofreading a foreign language? Here are helpful rules that will calm your nerves _ How to do a final "sanity check" before your document goes out the door so you can sleep like a baby that night _ Editing techniques Another great reason to attend Your trainer Sylvia Newton-Robbins, Dennis Keene, Richard Kronick, Charlie Long or Jo Massey Sylvia, Dennis, Richard, Charlie and Jo are established professional writers and experts in every aspect of business writing-including spelling, grammar, usage, punctuation and structure. In this fun and empowering session, they'll dig deep into their extensive writing backgrounds to teach you how to produce the professional documents critical in business today. From the simplest memo to the most complex proposal, you'll learn their hard-won secrets to writing top-notch documents faster, more easily and with greater impact. These highly motivating trainers know firsthand about the fears and "I-can't-do-it" attitudes that prevent many businesspeople from "sparkling" on paper. One by one, they'll dispel your doubts in this technique-packed session that build strong, confident writers-from the inside out. It's no wonder these writing pros receive the highest marks from attendees-they're applauded for their keen insight into the writing challenges they face on the job and for their welcomed solutions. Spend two days in this unforgettable training session and you'll walk out an effective, confident and powerful business communicator-thanks to the priceless support, knowledge and training savvy of these true masters of the written word. America's top 500 companies can't be wrong-Top-notch trainers, comprehensive materials and a guarantee of satisfaction ensure that a quality learning experience awaits you. The seminar leaders are a select group of trainers at the top of their profession-skilled teachers with a tremendous depth of knowledge in their respective topic areas. The commitment to providing you with the highest-quality learning experience possible is made. Attend this seminar and experience for yourself the positive effect of powerful ideas, skillfully presented. What others say about this workshop This seminar provided me with all of the essential tools on how to write better business-related documents. I really enjoyed it and the instructor was very knowledgeable. - Margaret Afonso Administrative Assistan Sandvik, Inc. I learned some things about writing that will be very useful. It changed the way I think about business writing. - Rose Duarte Engineer Designer Collins-Pina Engineering The seminar was very useful to me. The information about basic writing gave me some tools for my job and new business opportunities. - Frances L. Moffett Office Specialist II Adult and Family Services The seminar brought me up to date with current business writing trends. Things have changed since college. Plus, it's always good to get a fresh outlook on style and grammar issues that may differ from office opinion. - Melissa Schneider Marketing CoordinatorIllinois Bankers Association


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	Registration. As soon as we receive your pre-registration, you'll receive a confirmation receipt via email from support@trainup.com.You will receive an Express Admission Ticket in addition to your confirmation order receipt, simply take the express ticket with you to the program and hand it to the registrar. If your ticket doesn't arrive before the seminar, be sure to go anyway. The instructors are expecting you! You may register up until the day before the course date. Cancellations and substitutions. Cancellations received up to five working days before the conference are refundable, minus a $10 registration service charge. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire conference fee, which you may apply toward a future conference. Please note that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions may be made at any time. The check-in table opens at 8:15 a.m. When you arrive at the hotel, please check the directory for the exact location of the workshop. The registrars will greet you, and collect your Express Admission Ticket, hand you your workshop materials and direct you toward your seat. You'll also want to take the opportunity to meet other professionals from your local area. Introduce yourself! You may meet a new friend. Plan to be registered and ready to go by 8:50 a.m. This class begins at 9:00 a.m. on the dot and wrap up at 4:00 p.m. Lunch is on your own from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Why not invite another participant to dine with you? You can share information, review the morning and make the day even more enjoyable. Parking. The best efforts are made to find workshop facilities that have all the pluses : Convenient location, great meeting rooms, courteous staff and plenty of free parking. However, some facilities have paid parking only. You may want to check with the facility personnel to determine parking fees-often they can direct you to free parking just around the corner. Tape recording. These programs-both what you see and what you hear-are fully copyrighted. No audio recording or videotaping, please. Program agenda: 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Register and collect materials 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Workshop session 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Workshop session Seminar materials And you won't go home empty-handed. You'll leave this workshop with a Certificate of Attendance; a soundly researched, unabridged workbook; your Personal Action Plan for implementing what you've learned; and step-by-step guidelines for sharing the new ideas with your associates back at work. Need one more reason to choose this seminar? The guarantee. It's simple. If you're not happy, the instructors are not happy. If you're not absolutely delighted with the value and benefits to be gained from this workshop, tuition is fully refundable or choose to attend another seminar given by this course sponsor.