Business Grammar Program

Mechanically correct and flawlessly professional documents increase your on-the-job credibility and aid precise communication. Business Grammar, presented in three comprehensive course modules, guides you through clearly stated rules and explanations illustrated by business-world examples so that you can review and update your knowledge of essential punctuation and grammar rules. Printable style sheets, wordlists, and a usage dictionary encourage long-term reference. Listen to a short introduction from The Writing Center. Numerous exercises provide hands-on practice. This three-module Business Grammar Program from The Writing Center includes: Module 1-Punctuation Module 2-Spelling and Usage Module 3-Grammar and Sentence Structure In Module 1-Punctuation, you review essential rules for correct use of apostrophes, colons, commas, hyphens, italics, parentheses, periods, quotation marks, and semicolons. You also review conventions for plurals and possessives. You can print a Punctuation Style Sheet for ongoing reference. In Module 2-Spelling and Usage, you learn tips for using spelling checkers effectively and for remembering the difference between commonly confused words such as affect and effect. You also review conventions for capitalization and numbers. In Module 3-Grammar and Sentence Structure, you learn how to recognize and correct such common grammar errors as lack of subject-verb agreement and faulty pronoun use (for example, using I, me, and myself incorrectly). You learn how to recognize and correct such sentence structure errors as fragments, run-on sentences and lack of parallel structure. You also review Eight Proofreading Tips and receive printable reference documents including a Grammar Terms Glossary, an Irregular and Troublesome Verbs List, and a Business Grammar Program Proofreading Checklist.

Effective Business Writing: Module 4 - Organizing Business Documents

Writing effectively is a critical business skill that contributes to success on the job. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING is a four-module program that guides you through practical techniques to efficiently produce clear, well-organized, and professional e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Numerous exercises provide hands-on practice. In Module 4 you continue with the four-step writing process we explored in Module 3. You learn thinking strategies to improve the readability and usability of your business documents: (1) How to collect your thoughts in a Zero Draft and (2) How to choose the appropriate organizational pattern for your information. This four-module Effective Business Writing program from The Writing Center also includes: Module 1 - Clear, Direct Wording Module 2 - Flow and Format Module 3 - The Writing Process Module 4 - Organizing Business Documents The four-module program is $169.00. Upon registration, you receive access to all four modules.

Effective Business Writing: Module 3 - The Writing Process

Writing effectively is a critical business skill that contributes to your success on the job. EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING is a four-module program that guides you through practical techniques to efficiently produce clear, well-organized, and professional e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Numerous exercises provide hands-on practice. In Module 3 you learn: 1. A practical, streamlined approach to planning any business document. 2. How to define a document's purpose and goal for your reader. 3. How to write with your reader in mind. This four-module Effective Business Writing program from The Writing Center also includes: Module 1 - Clear, Direct Wording Module 2 - Flow and Format Module 4 - Organizing Business Documents The four-module program is $169.00. Upon registration, you receive access to all four modules.

Effective Business Writing: Module 2 - Flow and Format

Writing effectively is a critical business skill that contributes to success on the job. Business Writing is a four-module program that guides you through practical techniques to efficiently produce clear, well-organized, and professional e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Numerous exercises provide hands-on practice. In Module 2 - Flow and Format you review and practice (1) how to use format devices to complement and clarify your text, making information more accessible and readable; (2) how to show the logical relationship between ideas and emphasize important information; and (3) how to write instructional headings to guide the reader. This four-module Effective Business Writing program from The Writing Center also includes: Module 1 - Clear, Direct Wording Module 3 - The Writing Process Module 4 - Organizing Business Documents The four-module program is $169.00. Upon registration, you receive access to all four modules.

Writing Effective E-Mail

Because Web-based communications are an integral part of today's fast-paced business world, being able to write effective e-mail is a critical component of your professional skill set. Listen to a short introduction from The Writing Center. E-mail communication requires many traditional business writing skills, but there are special considerations as well. Writing Effective E-Mail discusses the differences between e-mail and traditional business documents and guides you through techniques to produce clear, focused, well-organized e-mail. Numerous examples and exercises provide hands-on practice. Updated in July 2008 with 40 great tips for effective e-mail.

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