The course programme

Here is the programme for the full two-day course. On a one-day course we can run sessions from day two, if you think they will be appropriate. Don't forget, this is our 'standard' course programme. We will be happy to tailor a programme exactly to your needs.

Day 1

09.15  Welcome and introductions
09.25  What do we mean by 'plain English'?
10.00  Where do most writers go wrong?
10.25  Putting right the wrongs - plain English techniques
10.45  Break
11.00  Using everyday words
11.25  Keeping sentences short
12.05  Making your writing personal
12.30  Lunch
13.30  Writing 'actively'
14.30  Lists
15.15  Break
15.30  Writing effective emails
16.00  Putting it all together
16.45  Review and close

Day 2

09.30  Writing reports
10.00  Planning a short report
10.30  Break
10.45  Writing a short report
11.15  Group review of short reports
12.00  Lunch
13.00  Writing letters
14.15  Legal writing
15.00  Break
15.15  Reviewing and rewriting your own documents
16.45  Review and close

Optional sessions:

Practical punctuation
Good layout and design principles
Good forms design
Writing and designing leaflets
Testing documents
Creative thinking and planning techniques

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