Description:
This comprehensive class is designed to enhance participants' writing proficiency by reviewing best practices and providing tools, techniques, and the preferred style for government writing in the 21st century. Using practical writing exercises, you will discuss and practice approaches to clear, concise, effective writing that follows the Federal Plain Language guidelines, empowering you to become a stronger, more competent writer.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
If you need a refresher course on writing, this course will be a good fit.
Credits:
1.2 CEUsLearning Outcomes:
- Identify the foundations of complete, coherent, effective written communication: the 7 Traits and the four-step writing process.
- Define and practice the tasks associated with identifying your reader and ensuring a clear, coherent writing purpose.
- Examine organizational techniques: three-part structure (open, middle, close) and headings ensure a clear, logical flow of information.
- Define and discuss the Plain Writing Act of 2010, the Federal Plain Language Guidelines, and their relevance in your writing.
- Apply Federal Plain Language guidelines to your writing to improve clarity and conciseness.
- Highlight common grammatical and punctuation errors to avoid.
- Apply accessibility and design techniques for readability.
- Apply revising and refining techniques and tools for flawless final drafts.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code WRIT7011-007 | Start Date Jun 05, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 06, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-008 | Start Date Jul 08, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 09, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-009 | Start Date Jul 21, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 22, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-010 | Start Date Aug 07, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 08, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-001 | Start Date Aug 18, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 19, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-002 | Start Date Sep 04, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 05, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-003 | Start Date Sep 30, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 01, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-004 | Start Date Oct 15, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 16, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 | |
| Session Code WRIT7011-005 | Start Date Nov 17, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Nov 18, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $999.00 |
