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Course: BUSINESS WRITING & COMMUNICATIONS

Course Description

Communications is the essential tool in today’s business environment. Good writing habits have become a key ingredient to expressing an opinion, selling an idea, or communicating important information to customers. In addition, email has gained usage over the last twenty years bringing with it new challenges to communicating in a clear and precise manner, without hidden meanings.

Because these types of communications rely solely on the written word, without the reinforcement of visual expression, there are increased chances of misunderstandings and the recipient's dissatisfaction. Good writing and email communications skills cannot be assumed or taken for granted. They are, however, professional skills that can be learned and improved.

In this interactive and hands-on class, you will acquire the basics of organizing your words and shaping your thoughts on paper. You will learn day-to-day writing for your job … clear letters, maximum-effect memos, perfect proposals, and clean, organized writing in any format: business letters, procedure manuals, technical materials, personnel evaluations, articles and more.

At the end of this class, you will know:

  • Use concise, specific language
  • Focus and enliven sentences
  • Eliminate “bureaucratize”
  • Use bullets, white space, headings, and other formatting techniques
  • Organize a document for effective communication
  • Effectively punctuate clauses and phrases
  • Recognize unprofessional phrases and analyze how to correct them
  • Apply email guidelines and tips to make life easier for you and recipients of your messages
  • Develop a personal action plan incorporating these skills

Who Should Attend

       Anyone

Time: 1/2 day or full-day sessions available

Course Code: BW-100 (Placer Adult School #2000200)

Tuition: Adult School $49 for 1/2 day session; group rates available


START DATES and Schedules of Upcoming Classes

  • March 24th, 2010, 6:30 PM Wednesday; at Placer School for Adults, Placer High School, Room 629, Auburn. Call 530-885-8585 to register, on online at: www.puhsd.k12.ca.us/adult/