Effective Writing
This comprehensive training program equips participants with the essential skills for professional writing and editing, with a focus on clarity, accessibility, and audience engagement in the South African public sector. Covering key areas such as plain language writing, policy drafting, digital content creation, translation, and cultural adaptation, the course ensures participants can effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences. Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and collaborative editing, attendees will develop the ability to craft precise, user-friendly documents, optimize content for digital platforms, and apply advanced editing techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in producing clear, professional, and impactful written materials tailored to organizational and public needs.
DAY 1: CORE PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE WRITING AND EDITING
- Improve SARS policy readability without compromising accuracy
- Master grammar, syntax, and precision for SARS documents.
- Improve document structure for user-friendliness and compliance.
DAY 2: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, TRANSLATION EDITING, AND POLICY ALIGNMENT
- Simplify SARS policies while maintaining legal accuracy.
- Critically evaluate and edit SARS policy translations.
- Draft effective SARS correspondence.
DAY 3: ADVANCED EFFECTIVE WRITING AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATION
- Develop high-impact briefings for decision-makers.
- Write persuasive, well-reasoned policy submissions.
- Complete a polished, publication-ready SARS document.
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