Writing with Plain and Simple Language (016701)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

6 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

The ability to apply the principles of plain language has quickly become a standard for clarity and coherence in business writing in North America. As Justice employees, we are expected to apply these principles in our work. Using examples, exercises and your own writing samples in a practical and interactive approach, this course offers an overview of the principles of plain language. Participants will learn how to streamline sentences, use stonger verb constructions, avoid noun strings and choose effective words. At the end of the course, participants will be able to measure the style of their own documents with the same criteria that professional editors use. 

Note: Participants are strongly recommend to bring along samples of their own documents for discussion and application of the course principles.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants will be able to: 

• Define the role of plain language in the modern workplace
• Produce streamlined sentences
• Use stronger verb constructions
• Know how to choose effective words

Presented by: WordTask in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD)

Facilitators:

• Elizabeth Sabbagh biography
• Pamela Levac biography

Registration deadline : 5 working days prior to course date.

Cost: Free 

For more information: Contact Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accreditation by Law Societies:

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions, please contact the accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).