Patricia Haddock

Course name: Business Writing for Today’s Professional

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Create focused, well-written communications that are clear, concise, and correct. Participants will learn how to:

 

• Create effective short-form communications (email, text, etc.).

• Organize relevant information in a logical, strategic way. 

• Write with focus and stay on point.

• Write for readability and comprehension.

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Course name: Editing and Proofreading Your Writing

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Improve written documents by strengthening organization, readability, and accuracy. Participants will learn how to:

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• Use best practices for organizational editing and proofreading.

• Edit strategically and thoroughly for maximum readability and comprehension.

• Assess and manage appropriate reading levels, based on audience and type of document.

• Apply proofreading tools and techniques that make proofreading easier and more accurate.

 

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Course name: In-depth Proofreading for Greater Accuracy and Clarity

 

Learn techniques that professional proofreaders use to produce error-free communications. Participants will learn how to: 

 

• Find and avoid pitfalls common in proofreading.

• Recognize problems in their own and others’ writing.

• Understand how to correct errors in structure, grammar, and punctuation.

• Apply shortcuts and use tools that make proofreading easier and faster.

 

 

Course name: Writing Workplace Documents for Managers and Supervisors

 

Understand and use best practices for producing organization-specific communications, such as reports, memos, and summaries. Participants will learn how to:

 

• Meet the recommended criteria for government communications.

• Write and edit policies and procedures.

• Apply best practices for researching and writing reports, recommendations, and reasons for recommendations.

• Develop executive summaries.