Training and Development

Principles of Effective Writing

class code - HRTD_PD031

duration - 4 hours

Many of us are profoundly insecure about our ability to communicate effectively in writing.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and apply basic grammar rules of subject-verb agreement, tense, number and pronoun use.
  • Recognize and use the simplest and most effective sentence structure.
  • Recognize the most important principles of composition.
  • Practice correcting error of composition.
  • Recognize the most important principles of organization.
  • Practice correcting errors of organization.
  • Recognize the most common difficulties of wording.
  • Practice correcting errors in wording.
  • Recognize how to set an appropriate business tone.
  • Practice correcting errors in tone.
  • Recognize the most important principles of format.
  • Apply UK style guidelines to organization writing.
  • Apply effective writing principles to documents.
Date(s) & Time(s)

Unfortunately, this class is not scheduled at this time.

Check back periodically for a scheduled date. If you would, please send an email to train@uky.edu with the name of the course you are interested in attending, your phone number, email address, and any questions you might have for us.

Thank you, HR Training & Development

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