Success in business demands concise, clear, and correct e-mails, letters, and reports. It all starts with the basic knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Overcome punctuation and usage challenges, catch up with today's new writing styles, and learn to polish documents to perfection.

You will learn to:

Determine when and where to use commas and other punctuation to improve your communications
Apply practical grammar and punctuation rules to create easy-to-read documents
Recognize when to confront usage challenges such as "who or whom," "that or which," "ensure or insure" to create proper context in your writing
Use conversational writing techniques that help to engage your readers
Identify when to avoid overworked words and phrases that can cause your writing to appear less professional

You will benefit by:

Producing error-free documents that project a professional image
Revisiting the rules of grammar and punctuation without all the jargon
Using the correct words and punctuation in your written work
Improving your ability to critique your own writing

Audience:

Anyone who is required to present their ideas in writing and wishes to sharpen their business writing skills in ways that reflect the way they talk

Schedule Selection(s) Competencies: CO DO

Dates & Times: Wed. 1/21 & 1/28/15, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (2-day course)
Cost: $189 | Location: HRD | Code: WCC1503 | Presenter(s): Jacqueline Doneghy