Objectives
At the end of the session the delegates will be able to apply appropriate proportions of time to structuring, drafting and editing documents, use the Fog Index and similar measures of readability to assess the clarity of written work, apply best practice to editing document to improve clarity and style and state the rules relating to contentious grammar issues.
Content
- Structuring business documents for maximum impact.
- The Fog Index – an objective measure of readability.
- How to clarify your writing – sentence length, vocabulary, active/passive voice, converting excess nouns into verbs.
- Self-assessment of delegates’ own work against best practice.
- Controversial grammar issues (e.g. split infinitives).
- Questions and evaluation.
Who should attend:Support staff and junior fee earners
How To Book
Please contact your Learning & Development Manager if you are interested in this course.