Business Writing Course Outline
Module One: Constructing Paragraphs
- The Basic Parts
- Active and Passive Voice
- Organization Methods
- Writing Effective Topic Sentences
- Communicate What Your Reader Needs to Know
- How to Use Linking Words and Phrases in Sentences and Paragraphs
Module Two: Business Letter Format
- The Basic Structure
- Types of Letters
Module Three: Business Email Format
- The Basic Structure
- The Importance of Subject Lines
- Proper Use of Bullet Points
- Powerful Openings and Closings
Module Four: Creating Effective Business Letters and Emails
- Identifying Your Reader’s Needs and Expectations
- 3 Different Types of Emails
- Writing Effective Emails
- Techniques for Achieving Clarity and Precision in Business Writing
- How to Write a Sales Email
- How to Write a Proposal Email
- How to Write an Executive Summary
- How to Get Meetings and Say No Gracefully
- How to Get People to Respond to Your Emails
Module Five: Proofreading
- Techniques for Editing and Proofreading the Final Version