BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aurora College - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Aurora College X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aurora College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Inuvik BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20221102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20221103T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T033443 CREATED:20220818T201228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T194450Z UID:10000180-1667379600-1667491200@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:WRITING & EDITING SKILLS - MAKING THE MESSAGE CLEAR - Virtual Course DESCRIPTION:Good business writing leads to good business decisions\, which leads to good business. This course emphasizes business writing (letters\, memos\, emails\, documents\, web material) with the reader and readability in mind. In two days you will focus on new formats\, writing style\, tone\, clarity\, conciseness and results while exploring new skills and time saving approaches. \n\n\n\nSpend less time writing and more time communicatingMotivate and persuade readers to take actionDevelop an active\, objective and powerful writing styleWrite sensitive or negative messages in a positive wayUnderstand the importance of word choiceLearn the implications of FOIP in written documentationPrepare written information with objectivity and a results perspectiveDevelop time saving approaches to minute taking\n\n\n\nOutline: \n\n\n\nWhy is writing so difficult to do? \n\n\n\nPreparing to Write \n\n\n\nPurposeAudienceTone\n\n\n\nChoosing a Format \n\n\n\nEmails/MemosBusiness LettersReportsAdvertising MaterialInstructional DocumentsHistorical Records\n\n\n\nPutting it All Together \n\n\n\nStart with an OutlineGreetings & IntroductionsMain body of the messageWrapping things upProof-reading & Editing\n\n\n\nEffective and Efficient \n\n\n\nClear & SimpleVocabularySentence length & structureParagraph lengthReadabilityHeadingsLists/TablesPage NumberingUnderlining & ItalicsFont size and weightGraphics & Pictures\n\n\n\nMechanics of Writing \n\n\n\nCorrect word choiceCorrect spellingComma usageCapitalizationNumbersAbbreviationsLatin expressionsSubjects & VerbsColons & Semi-colons\n\n\n\nBest Practices & Practical Application \n\n\n\nEmails/MemosBusiness LettersReportsAdvertising MaterialInstructional DocumentsHistorical Records\n\n\n\nDate: November 2 & 3\, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineCost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/writing-editing-skills-making-the-message-clear-virtual-course/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.nt.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20221102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20221102T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T033443 CREATED:20221026T160124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T164418Z UID:10000148-1667408400-1667415600@www.auroracollege.nt.ca SUMMARY:Open House - School of Trades\, Apprenticeships & Industrial Training DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk Trades! \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Aurora College Thebacha Campus to learn about the exciting possibilities awaiting you in the School of Trades\, Apprenticeships & Industrial Training! \n\n\n\nCampus Tour – Get an inside peek into our extensive trads labs and facilities. \n\n\n\nMeet the Instructors – Have a question about a career in trades? Our instructions will be on hand to help you find the answers you need! \n\n\n\nFood & Fun – Come for the free snacks\, stay for the great conversation! \n\n\n\nAurora CollegeThebacha Campus50 Conibear CrescentMain Foyer \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact: \n\n\n\nAnson Daniels867-872-7574adaniels@auroracollege.nt.ca \n\n\n\nHelp us spread the word! Download a printable poster HERE! URL:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/open-house-school-of-trades-apprenticeships-industrial-training/ LOCATION:Thebacha Campus\, Fort Smith ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC09026-REDUCED-FOR-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR