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Writing is a primary method of communication and the more effectively you write the greater impact your messages will have.

The Business Writing course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills essential to create clear, concise and professional business documents.

This course can be taught as a 12-hour class or broken into individual modules to fit the needs of your company or organization.


Topics covered in this customized course are:

              • Define specific goals for writing
              • Determine audience needs
              • Collect information needed to advance goals
              • Overcome writer’s block
              • Choose the correct format based on topic and audience
              • Structure information using the inverted pyramid model
              • Use heading, topic sentences and transitional devices more effectively
              • Make every word count
              • Follow grammar and stylistic rules for improved clarity
              • Learn standards for courtesy titles and unbiased language
              • Proofread effectively
              • Improve the visual appeal of documents

Whether it is shortening a training to fit in one day, increasing the curriculum to cover several classes,
or changing the location of the training from here at USI to your location,
we have the training you are looking for to grow your business.

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Request more information to get started on a needs assessment.
Together, we will develop the best plan for your employees and company.

      Paula Nurrenbern                                                      Office 812-461-5425
      Director of Corporate Partnerships                      Cell 812-455-3629
      and Customized Training  

      8600 University Boulevard 
      Evansville, Indiana 47712  
 
      Pjnurrenbe@usi.edu                                             USI.edu/Custom-Training

       Lesley Groves                                                            Office 812-464-1854
       Asst. Director of Corporate Partnerships         
       and Customized Training  

       8600 University Boulevard 
       Evansville, Indiana 47712  
 
       lagroves@usi.edu                                                USI.edu/Custom-Training