Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and Memos This is the first course in our 2-course Word Workshop, offered throughout the year. The second course is Writing to Persuade. Do you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps you, … Read more
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and Memos Do you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps you, and your staff, understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. Our writing courses are designed for those … Read more
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and Memos Do you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps you, and your staff, understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. Our writing courses are designed for those … Read more
[Annetta Cheek] said federal employees often are pressed for time on the job, and if they are writing a report, for example, they might refer to the previous year’s document, which is usually replete with jargon, and mimic that style. People also write for their supervisors or attorneys or other technically minded folks and bureaucratic … Read more
Word Workshop: Writing to Persuade: Hone Your Persuasive Writing Skills photo credit: Ed Coyle Photography Our writing courses have been described as “really about how to get better job reviews and get promoted” because they help you improve one of your most important, and visible, job skills: written communication. Designed for advocates, attorneys, lobbyists, public … Read more
When handled properly, good legal writing stands out. photo credit: Seattle Municipal Archives There are four basic questions that should be asked in considering whether a document meets the standards of good legal writing: Is it easy to read? Is it interesting? Does it work? Is it as short as possible? If you are able … Read more