Course Description
There are many considerations to keep in mind when writing, but a few specific factors deserve your attention. Some of these have to do with the words you use in your writing and how best to edit. For example, using gendered language is exclusive and could negatively impact your reputation. Using jargon could alienate your audience so your message doesn’t resonate. Revising and proofreading for word choice can improve your writing. Keeping these considerations in mind will help you craft inclusive, understandable, and error-free documents.
In these lessons on Effective Writing for the Workplace, you’ll learn how best to support your purpose and keep your audience’s attention. We’ll go over why using gender-neutral pronouns in your writing is important to create a professional tone and avoid assumptions about your audience. We will cover why it’s important to avoid jargon and review your word choice. You’ll also learn how to revise and proofread your work before sending it out.
What You'll Learn
- Describe the importance of using gender-neutral writing to create a professional tone
- Select the best word choice based on your audience and purpose
- Explain how to avoid using jargon that could alienate your audience
- Demonstrate best practices in revision and proofreading
- Craft inclusive, understandable, and error-free workplace documents
Key Takeaways
- Using gendered language is exclusive and could negatively impact your reputation, while gender-neutral pronouns help create a professional tone and avoid assumptions about your audience.
- Using jargon can alienate your audience so your message does not resonate, making careful word choice important.
- Revising and proofreading for word choice can improve your writing and produce error-free documents.
- Keeping word choice, inclusivity, and editing in mind helps you support your purpose and keep your audience's attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You'll learn how to support your purpose and keep your audience's attention, why gender-neutral pronouns create a professional tone, why to avoid jargon and review your word choice, and how to revise and proofread your work before sending it out.
What topics do the lessons cover?
The lessons cover an Introduction, Gender-Neutral Writing, Jargon and Word Choice, The Importance of Revision, The Power of Proofreading, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports skills including Basic Writing, Professional Communication, Business Writing, Prewriting, Professional Writing, and Structured Writing.
Why does the course focus on gender-neutral language?
Because using gendered language is exclusive and could negatively impact your reputation, while gender-neutral pronouns help create a professional tone and avoid assumptions about your audience.
