Writing for the public sector
In the public sector, writing skills have all too often been overlooked. But your organisation’s reputation depends on its written output. And good writing saves time – and taxpayers’ money.
Relating to your reader
On this practical one-day course, Emphasis writing experts will show you how to communicate with your readers in a way they understand – whether it’s drafting a clearly structured report, composing a letter that hits the right tone or creating a form that is easy to fill in.
Focusing on your skills
We’ll analyse a sample of your writing, so that we can identify exactly what you need help with. As a result, you'll learn how to create documents that flow rather than bamboozle, engage rather than frustrate and get your message across. First time.
Call us on +44 (0)1273 732 888 or email us to find out more.
What you'll learn
Whatever your area of technical expertise, this one-day technical writing course will help you to:
- plan what you're going to say
- focus on your reader's needs (whether they are a colleague, private-sector supplier or member of the public) before you write
- use a structure that makes sense to the reader
- overcome any anger or anxiety a correspondent may be feeling, to make sure they take in what they need to
- choose an appropriate style for the reader
- make your writing more readable, including how to take account of varying literacy standards
- write confidently and clearly
- construct sound, clear sentences
- avoid jargon and waffle
- use punctuation properly, to help the reader
- minimise the chance of 'bite back'.
Download a PDF about this course, including a course outline.
