CEUs: 0.35

Fee: $189 ($149 member)

Di$counts for multiple enrollments! Enroll 3 people in the same session at the regular price, get a 4th FREE! (Does not apply to academies or multiple-day classes. Discounts must be requested at the time of registration.) 

Date: 12/01/10
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm
New Location: University of Phoenix Hohokam Campus, 4635 E Elwood St, Phoenix, AZ 85040

• Business English and Grammar Review

• Business Writing

• E-mail

• Policies and Procedures

• Technical Writing Skills

• Writing for the Web

Sending out well-composed documents free of error is critical to the credibility of individuals and organizations.  In this half-day session, you’ll learn tips and techniques for ensuring a professional image in all written communication.

Length:  One 4-hour session

Instructor:  Cramer

Who should attend: Anyone who is responsible for error-free documentation or supports management and others by editing memos, letters, or reports.

Benefits:

• Project a positive, professional image in all written communication.

• Save time and ensure document quality.

• Increased confidence in your ability as a writer.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

• Explain the practical differences between rewriting, editing, and proofreading.

• Understand your personal proofreading strengths and weaknesses.

• Choose a proofreading method that works best for you.

• Explain where most errors occur.

• Manage your time and work space to proofread more effectively.

• Increase speed and accuracy in finding errors.

Program Outline:

I.          The difference between proofreading and editing

            A.         How to use a spell check and grammar checker

            B.         Proofreading methods

            C.         Commonly missed errors

II.          Finding internal errors in sentences and punctuation problems

III.         Proofreading practice for errors in:

            A.         Characters

            B.         Punctuation

            C.         Agreement

            D.         Spelling

            E.         Usage

            F.         Capitalization

IV.        Spacing and other formatting issues