Programme for
2012/13

Course Details

Writing Skills for Support Staff

Event Description

Date:

26 February 2013

Time:

9.30am - 1.00pm

 

Designed for:

University Support Staff

 

Content:

  • Identifying readers' needs and their level of expertise
  • Making sure you write the right document
  • Tailoring content to your readers' needs
  • Getting the message across, using Plain English
  • Ensuring clarity
  • Avoiding common errors of grammar, punctuation and use of English
  • Ten tips for improving readability
  • How to re-read more effectively
  • Editing techniques
  • Compiling a proofreading checklist

Aims/Aimed at

Aim:

To provide information on planning, writing and editing memorandums, emails and letters with greater speed, confidence, accuracy and effectiveness.

Booking Information

Register for a course via Queen's Online: http://www.qub.ac.uk/qol then click on iTrent Training link in the list of services for staff
Booking URL: Queen's Online
New Course: No
Course Type(s): Administrative Skills, Personal and Career Development
Staff Categories: Clerical and Library Assistants, Technical
Keywords: Secretarial, Clerical, Writing Skills, Grammar, Punctuation, Proof reading, Writing style

Course Contact Details

Name: Staff Training and Development Unit
Telephone: 6590/6601
Email: training@qub.ac.uk