This book is essential for anyone who needs to write clear, concise letters, memos, reports, proposals or other business documents. A complete self-study program in a handy workbook format, it provides the same practical techniques and strategies Advanced Communication Designs instructors have taught to business and professional people since 1980.  Professional Writing Skills includes techniques for getting started, conveying the main point clearly, selecting and organizing information, using the right tone, using active, jargon-free language, and eliminating unnecessary words. Filled with practice exercises with immediate feedback, the book can be used for self-study or as the text for a class.

Professional Writing Skills: A Self-Paced Training Program

Reference

Janis Fisher Chan

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Advanced Communication Designs, Inc.

This book is essential for anyone who wants to learn or review the right way to use grammar and punctuation. A complete self-study program in a handy workbook format, it provides the same practical techniques and strategies Advanced Communication Designs' instructors have taught to business and professional peoplesince 1980. In only eight lessons, you'll learn to understand the terms used to talk about writing; write complete, clear sentences instead of fragments and run-ons; use pronouns and verbs correctly; use commas and other punctuation correctly; avoid confusing commonly confused words; and avoid gender bias. Filled with practice exercises with immediate feedback, the book can be used for self-study or as the text for a class.

Grammar for Grownups: A Self-Paced Training Manual

Business & Money

CHAN, JANIS FISHER

Skills

This book is essential for anyone who needs to write performance evaluations and other documents that support ratings and actions with facts and tell people exactly what they're expected to do. A complete self-study program in a handy workbook format, it provides the same practical techniques and strategies Advanced Communication Designs instructors have taught to business and professional people since 1980.  Writing Performance Documentation supplements existing performance management systems and training programs with practical techniques and strategies, including how to use specific, objective terms to describe performance; use facts and observations to support conclusions, ratings, recommendations and actions; and write measurable, observable performance objectives.  Filled with practice exercises with immediate feedback, the book can be used for self-study or as the text for a class.

Writing Performance Documentation

Writing at Work covers everything professionals need to know about writing on the job today. The workshop is only 3.5 hours long. HR and L&D managers can use this new course to train experienced employees who already know the basics of business writing but could use a refresher.

Writing at Work: Strategies for today's coworkers, clients, and customers (The Write It Well Business Communication)

Terk, Natasha

Industries

This workbook covers techniques to write any kind of business document to present your readers with information or persuade them to take action. You'll learn a five-step process to plan your message, review techniques to keep your language clear and concise, and apply the techniques you learn to the email you write for work. The workbook shows you how to save writing time and improve results with each document you send out for your job.

Professional Writing Skills: Five Simple Steps to Write Anything to Anyone

<p>This workbook covers a 10-step process to plan, practice, and rehearse a presentation on any business topic. You'll review techniques to identify your audience, purpose, and main message. You'll strategize about ways to include all necessary information and eliminate unnecessary details. You'll practice how you'll carry yourself as you speak and also practice asking and answering questions. All the book's techniques can help you build confidence and deliver an engaging, effective presentation.</p>

Develop and Deliver Effective Presentations: A 10-Step Process to Plan, Practice, and Rehearse a Presentation on Any Business Topic

Words, Language & Grammar

<p>This user-friendly book is filled with guidelines to help you write performance objectives, reviews, appraisals, and other performance documentation. The book's tips and tools help you find language that's clear, descriptive, objective, and acceptable in today's workplace. Examples, questions, and activities will help you learn on your own, with your team, or with others in your organization.</p>

Writing Performance Reviews: A Write It Well Guide

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