Master Business Writing and Editing from Udemy

Join the business writing and editing course that can change your career.

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"Excellent tips to improve communication." Imon, Udemy Student

With over 25 lectures and three hours of video, you will be exposed to many topics including false subjects, camouflaged verbs, the different message types and more. Best of all, you will have the opportunity to practice as you learn.

The course will be broken down into the following categories:

Stylistic Efficiency
Being Clear and Concise
Punctuation Rules
The Different Types of Business Messages

I look forward to seeing you in the course.

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Learning objectives

Write effective business emails, memos, and letters
Edit messages to make them clear and concise
Impress colleagues and/or professors with your writing

Create documents that stand out among peers
Design messages that people actually want to read

Write effective business emails, memos, and letters
Edit messages to make them clear and concise
Impress colleagues and/or professors with your writing
Create documents that stand out among peers
Design messages that people actually want to read

Syllabus

Developing an Efficient and Effective Writing Style

The 4 Keys to Stylistic Efficiency

Eliminate Camouflaged Verbs

Practice Eliminating Camouflaged Verbs

Introduction to Passive Voice

How to Identify Passive Constructions

How to Go From Passive to Active Voice

Practice Eliminating Passive Voice

Avoid False Subjects

Practice Eliminating False Subjects

Use Plain Language

Designing Effective Messages

HABITS Acronym for Designing Effective Messages

Headings

Artwork

Bold, Italics, and Typeface

Space

Punctuation Rules for Business Messages

Common Mistakes with Commas

Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes

Practice With Punctuation

Road Maps for the Types of Business Messages

Summary of the Types

Informative Message Road Map

Persuasive Message Road Map

Negative Message Road Map

The 6 Keys to Business Writing

Key 1: Have a Purpose

Key 2: Understand your Audience

Key 3: Be Direct

Key 4: Keep it Simple

Key 5: Take the Time to Proofread

Key 6: Be an Information Designer

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Master Business Writing and Editing with these activities:

Review Grammar Fundamentals

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Reinforce your understanding of basic grammar rules to improve sentence construction and clarity in business writing.

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Review parts of speech.
Study sentence structure.
Practice grammar exercises.

Read 'The Elements of Style'

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Improve your writing style and adherence to grammatical rules by studying this classic guide.

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Obtain a copy of the book.
Read the book carefully.
Take notes on key principles.
Apply the principles to your writing.

Edit Sample Business Documents

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Sharpen your editing skills by practicing on real-world business documents to identify and correct errors in grammar, style, and clarity.

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Find sample business documents.
Identify areas for improvement.
Edit the documents for clarity.
Compare your edits to the original.

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Write a Sample Business Email

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Practice writing effective business emails to reinforce your understanding of email etiquette and clear communication.

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Choose a business scenario.
Draft a business email.
Revise the email for clarity.
Proofread the email for errors.

Explore 'On Writing Well'

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Gain insights into effective non-fiction writing techniques to enhance your business communication skills.

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Acquire a copy of the book.
Read the book thoroughly.
Summarize key concepts.
Apply the concepts to your writing.

Create a Style Guide for Your Company

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Apply your knowledge of business writing and editing to develop a comprehensive style guide for your organization, ensuring consistency and professionalism in all written communications.

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Research existing style guides.
Define your company's brand voice.
Develop style guidelines.
Present the style guide to stakeholders.

Tutor a Colleague in Business Writing

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Solidify your understanding of business writing principles by mentoring a colleague and helping them improve their writing skills.

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Identify a colleague to mentor.
Assess their writing skills.
Provide targeted feedback.
Track their progress.

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Learners who complete Master Business Writing and Editing will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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