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Writing skills

  • Level(s) of Study: Short course
  • Course Fee:

    £120

    *
  • Start Date(s): 30 May 2024
  • Duration: Thursday 10 am – 4 pm, one day
  • Study Mode(s): Short course
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

This course will allow you to write more confidently and enjoy writing, instead of fearing it.

It’s an ideal opportunity if you’re regularly writing; from emails and reports to presentations and project briefs, winning over your audience with the right words is essential to communicate effectively.

You’ll gain an understanding of how best to present specialist or technical information for a diverse range of stakeholders and audiences.

What you’ll study

During the course you will:

  • look at some techniques for getting started with your writing
  • think about the importance of different audiences and their varying needs
  • practice writing in the correct tone, balancing professionalism with personality
  • learn how to get your reader’s attention
  • plan how to best structure your writing to make the biggest impact
  • identify the use of jargon, acronyms, abbreviations, and initials
  • work on your timing and targeting your audience
  • gain feedback on your writing style
  • fine-tune your writing with editing suggestions

By the end of the course, you’ll have a piece of writing in development and the skills to continue writing effectively in the future.

How you’re taught

This course is delivered through lectures and group discussions, with classroom activities centred on real-life examples.

Tutor Profile:

Rebecca Cullen has a PhD in Creative and Critical writing and is Director of the award-winning WRAP (Writing, Reading and Pleasure) Programme Director at NTU. An experienced lecturer and researcher, she has worked in both public and private sector management, writing bids, reports and presentations and delivering leadership training.

Rebecca’s approach is based on developing skills and confidence, giving plenty of feedback; her delegates are often surprised by how much they achieve.

During her PhD, Rebecca was Poet-in-Residence at Newstead Abbey. She was joint winner of the prestigious Poetry Business competition and the Live Canon collection competition. Her latest collection, A Reader’s Guide to Time, was published in 2022.

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Entry requirements

You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.

Level: Professional

Entry requirement: You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.

Level: Professional

Entry requirement: You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £120.

Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and all your materials.

Other great benefits include the use of our modern library, and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.

You will also need to bring with you:

  • a notebook and pen
  • a laptop if you prefer

You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.

Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and all your materials.

Other great benefits include the use of our modern library, and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.

You will also need to bring with you:

  • a notebook and pen
  • a laptop if you prefer

You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.

How to apply

You can book your place via the NTU online store:

Thursday 30 May 2024

You can book your place via the NTU online store:

Thursday 30 May 2024