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Introduction to Effective Writing

Public Workshop Syllabus 2024

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Workshop Date: TBA

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Format: In-person

Duration: 6 hours | 10 AM - 4 PM

Fee: IDR 1,390,000 nett​

Location: The Jakarta Post Building, 1st Floor, Jl. Palmerah Barat No 142-143, Jakarta

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Workshop Description

This is a dynamic, one-day program designed to enhance the participants’ writing skills in English through a carefully balanced mix of lectures, hands-on exercises, and interactive discussions. It covers topics from the fundamentals of clear, concise communication to practical applications relevant in professional settings.

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Each session is structured to encourage active participation, ensuring the attendees not only learn effective writing strategies, but also engage in peer reviews and group discussions to apply what they have learned in real-time.

 

Workshop Goals / Learning Outcomes

This workshop is the first step to mastering effective business writing skills, which mostly touches on the writing process. Participants should arrive with a commitment to and curiosity about how to make their writing more effective; we will build on that foundation through analyzing different types of writing and breaking down the writing process. Much of the class time will be spent on discussions, and we do this in order to gain a deeper understanding of how the writing process can be applied to their daily practice.

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The workshop is designed to deliver the following key learning outcomes for participants:

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  • Enhance Clarity and Conciseness
    Develop the ability to write clear and concise messages that are easily understood by diverse audiences. Participants will learn techniques to eliminate unnecessary words, avoid jargon, and get to the point effectively.
     

  • Improve Structural Coherence
    Gain skills in organizing ideas logically and coherently to enhance the readers’ understanding. This includes how to structure paragraphs and ensure a logical flow of ideas.
     

  • Overcome Common Writing Pitfalls
    Address typical structural challenges faced by professional writers. This includes tackling issues with vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and sentence structure to improve overall writing quality.
     

  • Collaborative Writing and Feedback
    Through group exercises and discussions, participants will enhance their ability to work collaboratively on writing projects, benefiting from diverse perspectives and feedback.
     

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Participation Policy

We are committed to providing a productive and engaging learning environment for all participants. We kindly request adherence to the participation policy which highlights punctuality, active participation, healthy discussion and for the participants to come prepared to engage with the workshop materials and participate in activities. This includes completing any pre-workshop assignments and being ready to share ideas and work during the sessions.

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Lesson Plan

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  • 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM / Introduction and Workshop Overview

    • Overview of the workshop goals and structure

    • Importance of effective writing in professional settings
       

  • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM / Lecture - The Pillars of Effective Writing

    • Understanding the audience and purpose of writing

    • Clarity, Conciseness, and Coherence
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  • 11.00 AM - 12 NOON / Exercise and Discussion - Crafting Clear Sentences

    • ​Hands-on writing exercise focusing on clarity and conciseness

    • Discuss common writing pitfalls
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  • 12 NOON - 1:00 PM / Lunch
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  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM / Lecture - Outline and Structure

    • ​Key components of good structure in professional writing

    • Organize ideas effectively using mind map and outline
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  • 2:00 PM - 3.30 PM / Exercise and Discussion - Develop an outline of ideas

    • ​Practice on using mind map and outline as part of the writing process

    • Discussion on what makes a good mind map and outline
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  • 3:30 PM - 4.00 PM / Closing and Workshop Evaluation

    • ​Discuss key takeaways​

    • Complete workshop evaluation

    • Discuss potential next steps and further learning opportunities​​​

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