Proof It! The Fine Art of Proofreading

371 Garden St. Ste. A,Prescott AZ 86305

25 August, 2021

Description

Attendees will leave with clear understanding of common errors in today's business writing and how to correct them. Lunch & Learn Presenter: Jenna Schmitt is a former English professor with 25 years of business writing and corporate training expertise. It is my privilege to teach the fundamentals of effective written communication relevant in today's business environment. "Proof It! The Fine Art of Proofreading" teaches the basics of effective business writing and editing as well as highlights tips and tricks for clearer written communication. This is not your high school English class! This lively presentation features a three-way approach to writing focusing on format, grammar, and style. Special attention is paid to proofreading advertising and email. Fun is a key part of the learning process! We will critique real-life examples of business writing by working in teams. There is also a "challenge yourself" activity so that participants can take on the role of editor and see how they do. Group discussion and a competition conclude the presentation. The point of this presentation is to learn a straightforward process for proofreading business documents. Attendees will leave with clear understanding of common errors in today's business writing and how to correct them. Each participant will also receive a proofreading "cheat sheet" to use on the job. Learn more about WingSpace at wingspace.biz, or call 928-239-5656