Effective Business Writing

Improve your written communication. Learn writing skills that will help you write an email, memo, and business letter.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.1

- You will overcome your fear of business writing by mastering the basics
- You will get the results you want by writing simply
- clearly
- and concisely
- You will eliminate writer's block using 5 simple steps

What you'll learn

You will overcome your fear of business writing by mastering the basics

You will get the results you want by writing simply

clearly

and concisely

You will eliminate writer's block using 5 simple steps

You will easily use the correct word when choosing between commonly misused words

You will make your sentences easy to understand by using proper punctuation

You will be able to write effective business emails

memos

and letters using American English rules

* Requirements

* A good command of the English language
* A desire to write more effective business documents

Description

In most businesses, good communication is one of the most important skills that you can have. And you need excellent writing abilities to clearly convey ideas. How well you communicate could even have an effect on the jobs you are offered. In order to be seen as a professional communicator, you must be able to write effective emails, memos, and letters.

What You Will Learn

Here's what you'll discover in this course:

Why good communication is so important (by completing a fun exercise!)
Hints and tips to make writing easier
How to stand out from the crowd by keeping your writing simple, clear, and concise
Which words are commonly misused (by many people!) and tricks to help you choose the correct word EVERY TIME
How to stop making those embarrassing mistakes when you write

Lots of Practice

A workbook is provided so you can follow along with the exercises. You will begin with the basics of good business writing, including how to keep your business writing concise. You will practice proofreading sentences.

You will learn which words are commonly misused and some tricks to help you choose the correct word. You will then learn how to properly construct each type of document.

You will complete a quiz at the end of each section to test your knowledge. At the end of the course, you will know how to effectively write basic business documents.

Why YOU Should Take This Course

Just think about having more effective writing skills. Think about how impressed your boss will be. Whether you are new to business writing, or just need a refresher, this course will help you.

Take Action Now!

Enroll now by clicking on the "Take This Course" button above!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn or brush up on the skills of business writing
Anyone who wants to learn to write business emails, memos, and letters more effectively

Course content

9 sections • 34 lectures

Introduction to the Class 2 lectures

Introduction Preview 02:03

Effective Business Writing Workbook Preview 13 pages

Business Writing Basics 4 lectures

The Importance of Communication Preview 02:54

In this lecture, you will complete an activity that shows the importance of effective communication.

Tips for Better Business Writing Preview 06:08

In this lecture, you will learn the three questions to ask yourself before writing for business and five tips for better business writing.

How to Keep Your Writing Concise Preview 02:33

Effective Communication Quiz

Quiz Description

Steps to Effective Business Writing 3 lectures

Five Steps to Effective Business Writing Preview 05:09

In this lecture, you will learn the five steps to effective business writing. You will complete a writing exercise using these steps.

Proofreading and Editing Tips Preview 04:53

In this lecture, you will learn some tips for better proofreading and practice proofreading some sentences.

Business Writing Basics Quiz

Quiz Description

Commonly Misused Words 2 lectures

Some Commonly Misused Words Preview 05:33

In this lecture, you will learn how to properly use some often misused words. You will get some hints as to how to quickly choose the correct word.

Commonly Misused Words Quiz

Quiz Description

Using Punctuation and Capitalization 3 lectures

Rules of Comma Usage Preview 02:37

In this lecture, you will learn the rules of comma usage.

Capitalization for Business Writing Preview 03:10

This lecture shows you how to capitalize correctly so you look like a business writing pro!

Using Punctuation and Capitalization Quiz

Quiz Description

Writing Business Emails 8 lectures

Basic Email Etiquette Preview 03:06

In this lecture, you will learn some basic email etiquette that should be applied to every email that you write.

How to Write an Effective Email Preview 03:11

In this lecture, you will learn how to put together an effective business email. We will go over all of the parts of an email and what they should contain.

Activity: Write Effective Emails Preview 01:11

In this section, you will practice preparing some effective business emails.

Email Exercise 1 Preview 00:23

Email Exercise 1 - Sample Solution Preview 1 page

Email Exercise 2 Preview 00:27

Email Exercise 2 - Sample Solution Preview 1 page

Writing Business Emails Quiz

Quiz Description

Writing Business Memos 7 lectures

How to Write a Business Memo Preview 02:51

In this lecture, you will learn how to create an effective business memo. We will go over all of the parts of a memo and what each part should contain.

Activity: Write Effective Memos Preview 00:39

In this section, you will practice preparing some effective business memos.

Memo Exercise 1 Preview 00:20

Memo Exercise 1 - Sample Solution Preview 1 page

Memo Exercise 2 Preview 00:25

Memo Exercise 2 - Sample Solution Preview 1 page

Writing Business Memos Quiz

Quiz Description

Writing Business Letters 4 lectures

How to Write a Business Letter Preview 03:28

In this lecture, you will learn how to put together an effective business letter. We will go over all of the parts of a letter and what they should contain.