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Online Class: Business Writing Basics

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Course Description

We live in world where communication is paramount to survival. In a work environment where communication is equated with the professionalism and efficiency of an individual, would you jeopardize your career because of bad writing? Do you want the embarrassment of sending out a poorly written email to your peers? Can you risk sending out badly written communications to customers and putting your company's reputation on the line? Of course not, no one aspires to be a bad writer. No one wants to communicate badly.

This crash course in business communication may help remedy your writing woes.
From the basic do's and don'ts of business communication to the nitty-gritty of formatting, punctuation, tone and language--this course covers all the fundamentals. As a one stop guide to a professional's writing career, the class is ideal for assistants, secretaries, executives, managers, and senior managers of any company or organization. Learn about the common mistakes we make when writing a business letter. Learn how often people mistake 'affect' for 'effect', and 'except' for 'accept'.  Learn about how to write business emails.
 
This course will also give you insights into your reader's mind. Who are they? What do they want? How can you effectively reach out to them? So join us today!
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe ways to manage your business writing.
  • Describe editing tools used to making your message more accessible to the reader.
  • Summarize basic spelling and punctuation rules.
  • Describe what your tone should be in business writing.
  • Describe how to be politically correct in your business writing.
  • Demonstrate acceptable methods for writing business letters.
  • Demonstrate acceptable methods for writing business memos.
  • Demonstrate how to write acceptable business emails and proper email etiquette.
  • Demonstrate how to correctly write and format resumes and application letters.
  • Describe the three major writing rules when writing for business, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Manage Your Writing: How Bad Business Writing Is Bad For Your Business

Manage Your Writing: How Bad Business Writing Is Bad for Your Business

Lesson 2: Getting Started in Business Writing

Getting Started in Business Writing

Lesson 3: Making the Message Accessible to the Reader

Making the Message Accessible to the Reader

Lesson 4: Spelling and Punctuation in Business Writing

In this lesson, we will look at methods for eliminating your mistakes in business writing by following some simple rules of spelling and punctuation.

Lesson 5: Determining the Tone of Your Communication

Determining the tone of your communications.

Lesson 6: Be Politically Correct - How to Avoid Discriminatory Language in Business Communications

Be Politically Correct: How to Avoid Discriminatory Language in Business Communications

Lesson 7: Business Writing for Special Purposes

Often business letters are the first contact one makes with a prospective client or an employer; hence it becomes critical that you get the tone and message of the letter right, to make a good impression.

Lesson 8: Business Letters

This lesson describes how to write a professional business letter.

Lesson 9: Business Memos

This lesson explains how to make concise business memos.

Lesson 10: Personal Business Notes

This lesson explains how to write personal business notes.

Lesson11: Anatomy of a Perfect E-mail

In this lesson, we look at what makes a perfect e-mail and discuss the dos and don'ts of business e-mails.

Lesson 12: Business E-mails and E-mail Etiquette

This lesson explains how to write business e-mails.

Lesson13: Resumes

This lesson will explain how to format and write a professional resume.

Lesson 14: Application Letters

This lesson describes how to make an application letter to go along with your resume.

Lesson 15: Proofreading and Editing

This lesson explains the importance of editing and proofreading and how to go about it.

Lesson 16: Three Writing Rules

This lesson discusses the three writing rules of splitting infinitives, ending sentences with a preposition, and beginning a sentence with a conjunction.

Lesson 17: Writing Rules

This lesson looks at some of the various writing rules. You will learn what makes them rules and how it will help create better business writing.

Lesson 18: Additional Punctuation

This lesson discusses punctuation for business writing. You will learn what good punctuation is and why it is important.

Lesson 19: Writing Resources

This lesson explains where to find additional explanations and help through outside resources. You'll learn where you can get more help in reviewing grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and more.

Additional Information

Course Title : Business Writing Basics
CEU Value :

1.9 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 7550413
Course Type : Technical Skill (Intermediate)
Course URL :

http://businesswriting101.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Daphnee St.Val

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Review :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $50.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $75.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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