Plain Language Writing at Statistics Canada (Course code 04480)

Purpose

To help participants develop the ability to write clearly and concisely, for any readership, in any format.

Benefits to participants

Through presentations and exercises, you will learn proven techniques to guide you through every stage of the writing process, from rough outline to final draft.

Learn to identify and solve common writing problems, develop an outline, and structure your text to best meet your readers' needs. Our hands-on approach gives you frequent chances to practice writing effective sentences and paragraphs and revising text for clarity and precision.

Target population

All employees

Course outline

• Group discussion of participants' current writing tasks and their expectations for the course
• Identifying and targeting your readership
• Drafting an outline
• Plain language writing
• Mechanics: grammar, sentence structure and style
• Revising text
• Resources for writers
  

Prerequisites

Solid grasp of written English

Duration

3 half days