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Bespoke Training: Writing Plain English
Ensure Your Work is Reader Friendly
Overview
With the increasing time pressures that public sector professionals are under, it is crucial that communications are concise and jargon free, to ensure they can be read quickly and understood.
Writing in plain English allows your audience to understand you first-time, without the need to re-read. This practical Writing Plain English In-House course gives you the tools to write clearly and concisely. Understand how to communicate complex information to a wider audience.
This public sector tailored In-House course equips you with the skills to write clear and concise messages but also feel confident to write in your own style.
Learning Outcomes
Learn what jargon is and how to avoid it
Understand how to differentiate between jargon and technical language
Learn how to create writing that will engage your audience
Practise techniques to adapt your writing style to create memorable, interesting writing to be read by busy people
All the Understanding ModernGov courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified,
with signed certificates available upon request for event.
Enquire About In-House Training
To speak to someone about a bespoke training programme, please contact us:
0800 542 9414
InHouse@moderngov.com
Agenda
09:15 - 09:45 Registration
09:45 - 10:00 Chair’s Introduction & Clarification of Learning Objectives
10:00 - 11:00 Challenging the Use of Industry Specific Language at Work
What is jargon and why do some people use it?
Understand who your audience is
Learn to spot jargon is and how to avoid it
11:00 - 12:00 Create Clear, Concise Messages
Understand what clear English is and how to achieve it
Learn how to use a concise writing style to make sure your message clear and understandable
12:00 - 13:00 Moving from Academic to Professional Business English with Ease
Understand how to keep your writing professional but clear
Learn how to avoid acronyms and use suitable language
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Why Knowing the Difference between Technical Language and Jargon is Key
Take a look at what language you should avoid to make work readable
Learn how to keep meaning in your writing without confusing your audience
15:00 - 16:00 Creating Text that Busy People Want to Read
Learn how to create a writing style that is understandable
Understand how to structure your writing to appeal to readers
16:00 - 16:15 Feedback, Evaluation & Close
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