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Business Writing

Skills Gained Analyze purpose, scope, and audience before writing Write coherent, unified paragraphs Use appropriate tone and strong verbs Apply parallel sentence construction Correct confusing...

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Duration 1 day
Course Code WRTG-100
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

Skills Gained

  • Analyze purpose, scope, and audience before writing
  • Write coherent, unified paragraphs
  • Use appropriate tone and strong verbs
  • Apply parallel sentence construction
  • Correct confusing shifts and run-on sentences
  • Use precise language for clarity and brevity
  • Find and fix common grammatical errors

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this Writing training.

Course Details

Training Materials

All students receive comprehensive courseware.

Software Requirements

Students must have an Internet connection and a modern browser.

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Planning, Generating Content, and Organizing
    • Course introduction
    • Analyzing your purpose, scope, and audience
    • Overcoming writer’s block: generating content
    • The three-step writing process
    • Organizing before writing: Outlining
    • Organizing after writing: Reverse Outlining
  • Creating Logical Paragraphs
    • Patterns of paragraph development
    • The importance of opening paragraphs
    • Writing coherent, unified paragraphs
    • Using list format
  • Writing Effective Sentences Part 1
    • Using strong verbs
    • Using active voice
    • Using the appropriate tone
    • Parallelism
  • Writing Effective Sentences Part 2
    • Correcting unclear modifiers
    • Correcting confusing shifts
    • Adjusting emphasis through coordination and subordination
    • Unpacking the too-full sentence
  • Conciseness and Clarity
    • Eliminating wordiness
    • Using precise language
    • Fixing fuzzy pronoun reference
    • Diagnostic clinic/custom exercises
  • Proofreading for the 20 Most Common Grammar Errors
    • Proofreading for the 20 most common punctuation errors
    • Diagnostic clinic/custom exercises
  • Conclusion

Schedule

FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?

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Reviews

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