It covers how to adapt your writing style for different documents and different audiences, along with some ‘best practice’ in grammar so that you can write more clearly and concisely.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
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Write in a direct, concise style
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Adapt your writing style to a range of audiences
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Write efficiently and not waste time
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Use technological tools for better writing
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Evaluate where to put your effort to improve your writing
This course is relevant for anyone who has to communicate, whether through reports, articles, papers, proposals or just via email.
None, however, you will be asked to complete 30 minutes of preparatory work prior to the session.
Tutor
Penny Tayor has been teaching engineers to write for over 20 years. She is often asked to edit and critique a range of engineering documents. Penny has combined an engineering career in the automotive industry and academia with postgraduate qualifications in teaching, coaching and psychology.