COMM096 Writing for Business: Level II

 
 
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Course Description

In this course, you'll build on the skills learned in Writing for Business Level I, diving deeper into audience analysis, critical thinking, and writing strategies for larger writing tasks in the workplace. You'll work on articles, briefing notes, business cases, decision papers, formal correspondence, planning documents, presentations, proposals, and reports.

Using document samples from the course or your own content, you'll adapt your writing style to meet your readers' level of knowledge and content needs. Through demonstrations, videos, and hands-on exercises, you'll gain confidence in drafting and polishing coherent business documents that achieve results.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:

  • Apply plain language principles to enhance readability
  • Follow the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, feedback, editing, revising, and delivering
  • Use critical thinking techniques for effective reading and writing in the workplace
  • Complete audience analysis worksheets to tailor your content
  • Practice persuasive writing for articles, briefing notes, business cases, and proposals
  • Learn techniques for presenting data effectively in documents and presentations

Learner Outcomes

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

  • Apply the key principles of plain language writing to various workplace documents
  • Explore processes and strategies to write faster and better
  • Discover ways to present data meaningfully for your readers
  • Adapt your message to meet your readers' information needs: strategic, tactical, and operational
  • Strengthen your confidence in writing and editing
  • Increase the clarity, impact, and coherence of your writing

Prerequisites

Writing for Business: Level 1

 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Writing for Business: Level II
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 28, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
11:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Oct 31, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Schedule and Location Requirements
Contact Hours
4.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $795.00
Instructors/Guest Speakers
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Oct 30, 2024
   Withdrawal Deadline: Nov 11, 2024
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
Section Title
Writing for Business: Level II
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 10, 2025 to Apr 06, 2025
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
11:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Mar 13, 2025 to Apr 03, 2025
Schedule and Location Requirements
Contact Hours
4.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $795.00
Instructors/Guest Speakers
Section Notes
Course Drop or Withdrawal
A course drop or withdrawal can be requested by students through the Student Portal. Deadline dates for each noted below:
   Drop Deadline: Mar 12, 2025
   Withdrawal Deadline: Mar 24, 2025
 
Course Transfer
Students wishing to transfer sections or courses should contact PCS directly for support.

All drops, withdrawals and transfers are subject to the applicable Refund Policy.
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