JSW007 - Writing for Government
Writing for Government
There are a number of considerations when crafting government documents. Writing for different audiences requires you to think about style, format, technical information, decisions required, and key messages. This introductory workshop will examine these considerations as well as tips and tricks that can improve your writing. You will submit a briefing note assignment in advance of the live workshop, and facilitators will provide you with customized feedback on your writing. During the live workshop, you will explore key sections required in briefing notes and discuss material from the assignment to illustrate how to improve your writing skills.
Delivery
Online curriculum, required assignment, and full day, in-person workshop
Core Competencies Explored
Connection & collaboration (communications)
Course Outline
This course will explore the following topics:
- Who are you writing for?
- Writing tips and pointers
- Information used in several kinds of documents
- Review of sections from briefing note assignment
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify tips and techniques to write better government documents;
- Consider your audiences’ needs and adapt your writing to those needs;
- Apply strategies for effectively communicating information to your audience, especially technical or challenging subject matter; and,
- Emplement facilitator feedback and suggestions in future written documents.
Notes
This workshop is considered a full day session because of the required pre-workshop briefing note assignment.
Prerequisites
The Art of the Briefing Note or extensive prior experience writing briefing notes.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Public Sector Workshop Series Certificate of Completion : Applicable Courses