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Instructor
Barbara Campbell
Barbara Campbell is a communications executive with wide federal government experience, including as a Director General of Communications in several departments and a Director of policy at the Privy Council Office.
When, Where, How Much?
When:
October 2, 2013
Where:
CEC Training Room
1900 Merivale Road, Suite 206
Ottawa, ON K2G 4N4
How much:
$675 (+13% HST)
Testimonials
"Barbara is very knowledgeable in the subject. She is very approachable and has a great attitude. Very pleasant trainer."
"Great course! Wouldn't change a thing."
"The exercises we did were all relevant and very useful. I appreciated all the "tricks""
"This workshop taught me how to organize the writing process"
"Easy to follow, interesting, participative - a good overall experience"
"The workshop & exercises were very helpful and gave me the hands on training that I wanted"
"The workshop was great - amazing instructor who kept me interested all the way through"
THE ART OF WRITING WELL (G037)
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
A good writing style is a key element in a successful career, be it in the public or private sector. At some stage, everyone is required to produce at least some of: reports, memos, decks, briefing notes, communications plans, memoranda to cabinet and, of course, e-mails. This workshop reminds participants of the components essential to writing well and provides a wide range of exercises that allow for refreshing and practicing those skills.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- How to develop and maintain an effective writing style
- How to write concise prose
- How to organize material in the writing process
- How to present material in an attractive, easy-to-read fashion.
WHAT WILL YOU TAKE AWAY?
- A workbook with presentation details
- Exercises and handouts
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMPETENCY
- Thinking Things Through: Innovating through analysis and ideas
- http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/ekl-eng.asp
| Agenda | |
|---|---|
| 8:45 - 8:50 | Introductions and Workshop Overview |
| 8:50 - 9:30 | Writing: Why Bother? Instructor-led analysis of what makes for and the key components of good writing - and why taking the trouble to write well pays off. Exercise |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Style, Tone and the Elements of a Readable Sentence What do we mean by style and tone when writing? What do these comprise? What makes for a readable as opposed to an unreadable sentence? Exercise |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Practicing the Skills: Getting Down to the Essentials Précis writing provides training in writing well. How to write a précis using a five step process. Dealing with length: tips on shortening. Exercise |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 13:45 | Practicing the Skills: "Writing Short" What is "writing short" and how can we consistently practice it? Instructor-led discussion. Exercise |
| 13:45 - 15:15 | Writing those Government Documents Looking at the challenges of and tips for writing such government documents as briefing notes, Memoranda to Cabinet, Question Period notes, decks/power point presentations and media lines. Presentation and instructor-led discussion. |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Exercise Writing one of the government documents discussed. |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Wrap-up and Workshop Evaluation Participants will complete a short evaluation |