Writing is essential to everyday life. And we write for lots of reasons – to communicate, promote ideas, persuade others, sell products, initiate change … and the list goes on! However, writing effectively and confidently is another thing entirely, and it’s a valuable skill. This course is ideal for anyone who would like to learn more about the written word, including admin staff, managers, copywriters, authors and editors.
The Writing with Efficiency course is an online professional development program that will help you develop your writing and communication skills in terms of organising your thoughts effectively, writing to a brief and producing clear, ‘clean’ copy.
In this efficient writing course, you will explore the communication process and basic writing skills, including studying nouns, verbs, adjectives and sentences in detail.
You will also learn how to use clear and concise wording and accurate punctuation and undertake research and planning to write a variety of documents, including media releases and essays.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the skills to write meaningful, relevant, accurate and easy-to-understand copy effectively and efficiently. Write on!
Course Structure
Efficient Writing
Unit 1 – Introduction
- Why we write
- Forms and styles
- Writing for business
- Writing for study
- Enjoyment and self expression
- Writing conventions
- Informal and formal language
- Efficient writing
- Communication
- Communication process
- Writing and purpose
Unit 2 – Basic Writing Skills
- Parts of speech
- Types of nouns -proper, common, collective
- Plurals
- Possessive nouns and pronouns
- Types of verbs: regular, irregular etc.
- Adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions
- Common grammatical errors: comma splices, fragmented sentences, dangling modifiers, etc
- Sentence construction
- Types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, etc
- Sentence structure
- Constructing sentences
- Combining sentences
- Expanding basic sentences
- Adding modifying words, phrases or clauses.
- Linking words or phrases
Unit 3 – Clear Wording
- Introduction
- Common causes of confusion: homophones, malapropisms, etc
- Ambiguity
- Making meanings clear: Illustrative context, glossing, etc
- Informative language
- Persuasive language
- Imaginative language
- Other types of language: colloquial, formal, informal, etc
- Simplicity
- Building a paragraph
- General guidelines for effective writing
Unit 4 – Concise Wording
- Conciseness
- Circumlocution
- Condensing your writing
- Common problems contributing to lack of conciseness
- Active and passive voice
- Condensing text: how to Precis
- Unit 5 – Punctuation and Accuracy
- Punctuation purpose
- Semi colon, colon, dash, comma
- Spelling
- American or English spelling?
Unit 5 – Punctuation and Accuracy
- Punctuation
- Spelling and accuracy
- American English
- British English
Unit 6 – Using Writing Skills
- Business formats
- Business letters
- Planning what you write
- Writing a media release
- Writing an answer or an essay
- Academic writing, verbs, quotations
- Unpack the question
- Research
- Referencing
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
It was great to be able to do this at my own pace and the assessment tasks were easy to follow. I am thankful for the understanding of my request for an extension due to my heavy workload dealing with Covid (thank you, again!).
L. Gillies, The Lagoon, NSW | Writing With Efficiency
It was a good experience. The lessons were informative, and I learnt a lot.
Kimberly | Kariong, NSW | Writing With Efficiency
It was a good training ground for further studies. An excellent platform.
Tryll | Labrador, QLD| Writing with Efficiency
The learning material was very insightful and useful for my work and leisure purposes. I have a better understanding of active and passive writing, refreshed my memory on use of verbs, nouns, adjectives and developed my skill in summarising long complicated articles.
The tutors replied to my questions very efficiently with a warm welcoming manner. I would recommend to anyone wanting to brush up on their writing skills.
Nancy | St Leonards | Writing with Efficiency
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Payment Options
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Copywriters
- Editors
- Advertising Writers
- Managers
- Office Support Workers
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