One day plain English workshop

When you have successfully completed this workshop you will be able to:

· prepare for your writing tasks considering:

o purpose

o content

o readers

o style

· identify poor writing, know what's wrong with it and how to fix it

· avoid the pitfalls of poor writing including:

o passive voice

o jargon

o impersonal and remote language

o poor structure

· apply the four basic techniques of plain English writing to letters and reports

· structure your writing for clarity, objectivity and accountability

· write negative messages in ways that do not offend customers

· ensure a letter or report is not sent with mistakes in it.

To make sure you have understood the techniques we invite you to bring at least two samples of your writing. During the day you will re-visit your documents and apply the plain English techniques to them.

Plain English writing workshop – Melbourne

When: Monday 12 October 2009

Where: To be advised

Costs: $395 (inc GST)

Plain English writing workshop – Sydney

When: Wednesday 14 October 2009

Where: To be advised

Costs: $395 (inc GST)

Who should attend?

· Frontline supervisors and managers keen to improve internal and external communication

· Specialist writers (such as engineers, auditor, OHS and environment managers, government department and local government managers and supervisors)

· Community Relations and Communication Managers

The registration fee includes a workbook, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. We offer a 10% discount for more than one participant from the same organisation. We limit numbers to 16 participants, so please book early!

Register

To express interest in registration email colina@plainenglish.com.au

Mb: 0407 905 415