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Joe's knowledge and modular approach was just what we needed for our division. We knew we would learn new material; what we didn't know was how the course fostered teamwork and would lead to discussions about how we wanted to communicate among ourselves and with our clients. We look forward to working with Joe again as we formalize a professional development program across our entire firm.

Kenneth Rogers
Mgr Prof Dev Svcs
Fiscal Mgmt Associates
New York









trainee feedback:

"Joe did a great job. He covered a large amount of information. Handouts were way above average. Definitely worth the time."

"What I learned in this class today will help me develop my writing skills. I really enjoyed the class and the exercises."

"I like the concepts, ideas, and models that you have created. I appreciate the highly interactive format!"

"This workshop taught me that there are many ways to present the written word to many individuals on different levels."

"The information was presented in a very organized and clear manner. Overall, this workshop showed how to and how not to write to others and how to use language differently in every situation. Thank you!"

"I enjoyed the activities, and I think the group sizes were dead on. I gave high grades for presentation."

"The workshop was well outlined and presented effectively. A very good course, especially considering the affordable cost. Working in groups was a nice feature. Thank you for a very educational day."

Business Writing Workshops  


ONE-HOUR MODULES:

Seminar-style Modules:

    [ Mostly review material. Students present results of editing. ]

Punctuation 101
Comma: Find and fix the four most common problems with the comma.
Apostrophe: Learn a memory aid for the trickiest use of the apostrophe.
More Marks: Review how to use the colon, semicolon, dash, and others.

Grammar 101
Wayward Modifiers: Practice with the four most common errors.
Pronoun References: Practice with the three most common errors.
Forms of Who(m): Learn the IC-WaWa technique to always get it right.

Usage 101
Words Misused: Create memory aids for those tricky homonyms.
Redundancies: Make it clear, by deleting redundant words and phrases.
Wordiness: Make it lean, by deleting deadwood and sandblasting bloat.

Style 101
Active Voice: Learn how to align the grammar to the story.
Parallel Structures: Coordinate similar elements in a parallel format.
Stimulating Sentences: Practice varying length and format.

Workshop-style Modules:

    [ Mostly advanced material. Students present work for critique. ]

Correct Writing
Objective: Spot the 15 most common errors in writing at work.
Project: Proofread text from an industry summary.

Clear Writing
Objective: Learn three powerful techniques for achieving clarity.
Project: Edit writing samples from two position papers.

Concise Writing
Objective: Master the six-part pyramid of concise writing.
Project: Re-write several sections from a technical report.

Readable Writing
Objective: Learn how space, lists, and layering contribute to readability.
Project: Polish a draft memo from your HR department.

Tactful Writing
Objective: Learn how to adjust your style for each situation and reader.
Project: Write a respectful letter to someone in a different company.

Persuasive Writing
Objective: Learn how to influence by speaking your reader's language.
Project: Write an executive summary for a marketing report.

Promotional Writing
Objective: Learn a three-step process to write compelling copy.
Project: Write a sales letter that entices further reading.

Chart Writing - Words
Objective: Learn how to focus on the needs of the audience.
Project: Prepare a presentation for the CEO of your company.

Chart Writing - Graphics
Objective: Learn how to pick the best graphics format and the right text.
Project: Use 12 guidelines to improve the presentation of company data.

E-Mail Writing - Technique
Objective: Learn what prompts people to read and take action.
Project: Write back-and-forth e-mails and critique their effectiveness.

E-Mail Writing - Diplomacy
Objective: Learn two strategies for dealing with nasty e-mail.
Project: Write respectful reponses, matching stategy to situation.

HOW IT WORKS:

  • Choose any six modules for a full-day, onsite workshop.
  • Provide a classroom and fill it with 12 to 24 students.
  • Students write in groups and present their work for discussion.

WHAT IT COSTS:

INSTRUCTOR:

  • Joseph W. Judge of Proofread.com
  • Engineering degrees from RPI, MBA from Stanford
  • 25+ years of writing-intensive work
  • Author of several books and many business reports

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