$12
weeklyor $95 for 8 classes
Technical Writing for High School
Completed by 7 learners
Ages 14-16
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-6 learners per class
50 min
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
After years of learning to write essays, it’s time to learn how to write in the real world. Business writing is more than just putting words on paper. It’s about conveying the message in the appropriate format and tone. In this class, we’ll be looking at different types of business writing students may encounter in the real world. We’ll also look at words we use and the way we present. Class 1: Five steps to successful writing Purpose - Why are you creating content? Audience - Who are you writing to? Scope - What do they need to know? Medium - How are you going to present the information? Class 2: Correspondence Types of correspondence - Letters, emails, memos Formal business letter format Formal writing style and tone Class activity - Adjust the style and tone of business letters HOMEWORK: Create a business letter Class 3: Forms Key elements of a form Digital forms versus paper forms Response types Wording questions Designing a form Class activity - Practice writing questions for a form HOMEWORK: Create a digital form and a paper form Class 4: Job descriptions Key elements of a job description Look at examples of job descriptions Word choices Sentence faults - Comma splices, run-on sentences, dangling modifiers Class activity - Practice revising job descriptions HOMEWORK: Create a job description Class 5: Progress and Activity Reports What’s the difference between a progress and activity report? Key elements of both reports Look at examples of reports Class activity - Practice writing content for reports HOMEWORK: Create a progress report or an activity report Class 6: Newsletter part 1 Key elements of a newsletter Look at examples of newsletters Basic journalistic rules for writing newsletter articles Review mechanics and punctuation Class activity - Practice writing newsletter articles Class 7: Newsletter part 2 Design do’s and don’ts Using graphics and other visuals Layouts and programs to use for design Class activity - Practice newsletter design HOMEWORK: Put together a newsletter using pre-written articles Class 8: Instructions Key elements of instructions Review mood and voice Tips for clarity and conciseness Design tips HOMEWORK: Put together a set of instructions
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Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career.
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