Workshops

Basic Writing Refresher
Description: A review of basic grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and sentence construction skills.

Highlights include:

• Mastering verb tenses and subject-verb agreement
• Avoiding comma, apostrophe, and quotation mark pitfalls
• Perfecting spelling techniques
• Recognizing homonyms
• Identifying sentence patterns and styles

The Art of Diplomacy
Description: Guidelines for setting the right tone, writing for diverse audiences, avoiding biased language, making strong arguments, giving clear instructions, and delivering bad news.

The Essentials of Business Correspondence
Description: Techniques and tools for generating effective e-mail, memos, reports, proposals, letters, presentations, and news releases.

Highlights include:

• Establishing your intention
• Making every word count
• Organizing your data
• Distinguishing fact from opinion
• Winning the reader's confidence

Skillful Self-Promotion
Description: Techniques and tools for writing an impressive application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, and biographical sketch.