Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it’s one that many people struggle with. This workshop will give participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace.

Business Writing :

Module One: Getting Started
	Icebreaker
	Ground rules
	The parking lot
	Workshop objectives
	Action plans and evaluation forms

Module Two: Working with Words
	Spelling
	Grammar
	Creating a Cheat Sheet

Module Three: Constructing Sentences
	Parts of a Sentence
	Punctuation
	Types of Sentences

Module Four: Creating Paragraphs
	The Basic Parts
	Organization Methods

Module Five: Writing Meeting Agendas
	The Basic Structure
	Choosing a Format
	Writing the Agenda

Module Six: Writing E-mails
	Addressing Your Message
	Grammar and Acronyms

Module Seven: Writing Business Letters
	The Basic Structure
	Choosing a Format
	Writing the Letter

Module Eight: Writing Proposals
	The Basic Structure
	Choosing a Format
	Writing the Proposal

Module Nine: Writing Reports
	The Basic Structure
	Choosing a Format
	Writing the Report

Module Ten: Other Types of Documents
	Requests for Proposals
	Projections
	Executive Summaries
	Business Cases

Module Eleven: Proofreading and Finishing
	A Proofreading Primer
	How Peer Review Can Help
	Printing and Publishing

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
	Words from the Wise
	Review of Parking Lot
	Lessons Learned
	Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Business Writing