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The
Handbook is spread over 8 easy-to-follow modules that cover
ALL the steps of the writing
process. Module One - Professional Writing & the Writing Process (19 pages) is an introduction to the programme, and clarifies what Professional Writing is and what makes writing effective. Also introduced is the Writing Process - Analysis, Planning, Drafting & Editing. Found this page by accident? Sign-up to our mailing list to get more free development communication materials. Module Two - Setting Objectives and Data Gathering Methods (21 pages) covers the preparatory phase of the investigation: setting objectives, developing the research plan and selecting the data gathering methods. The module also looks at evaluation reports, progress reports and investigations based on Terms of Reference. Module Three - Analysing and Interpreting Information (46 pages) looks at how to interpret statistics before moving onto the three steps of data analysis. In the extended case study which runs through the programme, we turn a fact sheet on children's issues into a report structure and finally into a Mind Map of interrelated issues. Module Four - Planning the Report (14 pages) covers the planning phase. The tools of SPR (Subject / Purpose / Reader) analysis and Reader Profiling are practised and the case study analysis is now developed into a clear plan for the report. Module Five - Writing Skills - Clarity (30 pages) is the second writing skills component and investigates how to get your message across and improve the impact of your writing. The module demonstrates how to measure how clear your writing is and gives you some simple, effective tools for improving the power of your sentences. Module Six - Writing Skills - Organisation (25 pages) presents the deductive / Inverted Pyramid approach to organising writing, before looking at the various ways to present the main points. The second half of the module deals specifically with organising persuasive paragraphs that synthesise both interpretation as well as supporting ideas, examples and evidence. Module Seven - Putting it all Together (35 pages) takes the practical work to a new level. The analysis and the plan, together with the writing skills are applied to develop an extended report. This module is almost entirely task-based, walking readers step-by-step through the drafting process. Module Eight - Finishing Off the Report (41 pages) completes the programme, covering writing the summary, designing the cover page, page layout, using visuals, writing style and the editing process. The programme ends with a summary of the main points covered and visual review of the entire programme. Learn
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