Overview:

This webinar will give an overview of the skills of professional and business writing.

Attendees will learn how about the basics of how to write effective resumes, business letters, memoranda, and reports. The objectives of the seminar are to:

• Show the fundamentals of grammatical accuracy in American English, in writing and speaking
  
• Explain why accuracy of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are important to a professional in the 21st century
  
• Explain why accuracy of vocabulary usage in American English

Why should you attend: Writing is extremely important in all areas of business, even with the increased use of telecommunications. It is essential that all business people learn how to write correctly in English, using proper grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, etc. Being able to communicate effectively in written English will show that a person is a professional, and will allow their thoughts and decisions to be understood and acted upon. Poorly written documents reflect badly on the writer and can inhibit career growth, especially in a tight employment market.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Foundational Writing Skills
  
  • Planning a writing project - of any size
  • Fundamentals of American English grammar
  • Sentence and paragraph structure
  • Verb tense, noun agreement, singular, plural
  • Using adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, etc.
  • Punctuation review
  • Vocabulary and writing tone
  • Common mistakes and corrections
  • Organizing materials and information into a writing project
  • Emails and other quick writing - professionalism needed

Who Will Benefit:

• Professionals of Every Field
  
• Non-native English Speakers
  
• Native English Speakers who wish to refresh their skills in writing