Module 1 — Effective
writing: Strategies
and principles
Course Guide
Module 1
Module 2a
Module 2b
Introduction
SECTION 1: Thinking about communication
SECTION 2: Adopting a writing strategy
SECTION 3: Developing your writing skills
SECTION 4: Improving your writing
Assignment 1
Module 1 Activity Map
Activity 1: Practice with communication terminology
Activity 2: Choosing the best channel
Activity 3: Identifying noise
Activity 4: Statement of purpose
Activity 5: Using the Outline tool in Word
Activity 6: Micro-editing
Activity 7: Proofreading
Activity 8: Proofreading vs spell checker
Activity 9: Putting ideas together
Activity 10: Parallel structure
Activity 11: Identifying paragraphs
Activity 12: Identifying controlling ideas in topic sentences
Activity 13: Writing headings and topic sentences
Activity 14: Developing paragraphs
Activity 15: Unpacking long sentences
Activity 16: Eliminating padding
Activity 17: Repetitious phrases
Activity 18: Identifying passive verbs
Activity 19: Revising noun-based writing
Activity 20: Avoiding discriminatory language
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