COMM095 - Writing for Business: Level I

Course Description

Strong writing skills lead to smoother communication, fewer misunderstandings, and increased productivity. This course is designed to teach you plain language principles and techniques that will make your written communication easy to read and understand. You'll develop confidence in your writing for business and personal communication.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:

• Understand how adults read
• Learn the difference between reading on-screen and in print
• Apply the 5 Cs of effective writing: correct, clear, concise, coherent, and consistent
• Master plain language principles
• Avoid jargon, technical terms, and redundancy
• Edit effectively
• Conduct audience analysis
• Follow the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, feedback, editing/revising, finalizing
• Learn what a briefing note is and how it differs from other types of reports

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discover the benefits of plain language writing geared toward the reader
• Become familiar with and practice the key principles of plain language writing in emails, reports, and work-related correspondence
• Demystify grammar and punctuation rules
• Identify key grammar and punctuation errors in your writing and correct them
• Ensure tone, content, and style help you get the results you want
• Have greater clarity and impact

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Business Administration Essentials Micro-credential : Core Courses
• Professional Certificate in Management & Leadership : Elective Courses
• Professional Communication Certificate : Core Courses
• Supervisory Skills Micro-credential : Core Courses