Description

The programme is designed to provide learners with the ability to follow a process in writing texts required in business. It is intended to promote clear, unambiguous communication in plain language and to improve the quality of written letters and other texts that are specific to a business environment. The programme will enable learners to recognise and effectively apply modern textual conventions.

Learners will gain a fundamental understanding of up-to-date written business communication so that they can write clear, concise, correct and effective documents. They are shown how to plan, organise, write and edit letters, meeting documents, emails and other written business communications.

Module 1

• Developing cognitive and reading strategies
• Additional important points
• Using signals to read demanding texts
• Referencing

Module 2

• Comparison between two emails
• Tips: Audience and Purpose; Negotiate
• Coherence and Cohesion

Module 3

• Six steps for Effective Writing

Module 4

• Criteria for a well-written business letter
• Analysis and evaluation

Module 5

• Report writing
• Tips: Writing Executive Summaries

Module 6

• Notes on Meetings, Agendas, Notes and Minutes
• Use of the passive and active voices