Put it in writing
The art of influence training video
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Overview
The aim
To explain the techniques required to get your point across in writing clearly and persuasively.
About the programme
Everyone can improve their written communication skills, even if they're not a natural writer. In this insightful programme, which is ideal for those that find it hard to get started on a written task, Nisha is shown coaching two of her colleagues: Marcus who is struggling to write a letter and Alan who is trying to write an email.
Nisha explains the importance of uncovering the 'purpose of writing', which is what they hope their written communication will achieve. She encourages them to construct a plan in order to ensure they include everything they wish to say. She also reveals how to draw a spider diagram, which requires them to order their points to ensure they flow in a logical sequence.
The summary section of this programme recaps the learning points and offers tips on the importance of gathering the relevant information, planning and identifying the 'purpose of writing', using the active voice and avoiding business jargon, avoiding pomposity, using short sentences and short paragraphs, and checking and proofing effectively.The key outcomes
-Helps those who are uncertain about some of the conventions of writing by teaching them key techniques
-Gives anyone the confidence and skills to communicate in writingTraining resources include
Video (20 mins)
Trainer's guide (PDF)
Self-study guide (PDF)Information
Produced by BBC Worldwide Ltd 1998 © Video Arts
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Learning chapters
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Struggling to put it into writing http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L01/Struggling-to-put-it-into-writing http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L01.jpg
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Think clearly of the intended outcome http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L02/Think-clearly-of-the-intended-outcome http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L02.jpg
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Map out all the points http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L03/Map-out-all-the-points http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L03.jpg
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Use diagram to decide order http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L04/Use-diagram-to-decide-order http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L04.jpg
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Avoid jargon and pomposity http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L05/Avoid-jargon-and-pomposity http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L05.jpg
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Use active voice http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L06/Use-active-voice http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L06.jpg
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Use short sentences and paragraphs http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L07/Use-short-sentences-and-paragraphs http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L07.jpg
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Avoid ambiguity, check spelling and grammar http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L08/Avoid-ambiguity,-check-spelling-and-grammar http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L08.jpg
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Put aside and review later; get colleague to read http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L09/Put-aside-and-review-later;-get-colleague-to-read http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L09.jpg
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Summary http://awww.videoarts.com/product/PUTINWRIT L10/Summary http://awww.videoarts.com/images/products/PUTINWRIT L10.jpg
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e-learning course
Module preview
Each e-learning course uses Video Arts memorable video content and includes thought-provoking questions that ensure the user is learning and being challenged.
Bite-size modules allow individuals to go at their own pace as they work their way through the demonstrations, tutorials and video clips.
Each e-learning title includes:
- Pre-test to establish current knowledge and determine which modules the learner needs to complete
- Test results and summary notes at the end of each module
- Glossary of commonly used terms and key video clips
- Final knowledge check to test retention
- Full tracking and reporting capabilities
e-learning course contains:
- Trailer
- Pre-test
- Introduction
- Overcoming the barriers
- Establishing a purpose
- Preparing the content
- Aspects of content
- Check your work
- Summing up
- Action Plan
- Knowledge Check
We provide access to full tracking and reporting so you can keep up-to-date with the learner’s progress. All our courses are fully SCORM-compliant for use with learning management systems and virtual learning environments.
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