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Course Name Effective Writing Skills 1/2015 Date 4-7 May 2015 Course Name Effective Writing Skills 2/2015 Date 5-8 October 2015 Aim The aim of the course is to provide participants with the basic principles of effective writing in English. Rationale The ability to communicate effectively in writing is essential for professional success. Written communication refects an individual’s competency. Hence, grammar and elements of sentence skills are re-visited to raise awareness on the fundamentals of the language and as a means to enhance the ability to write effectively. In today’s fast-paced, information-driven world, the pressure is on to achieve results quickly from each written document. Effcient writing skills will save time, prevent misunderstanding and improve results. Target Group This course is opened to Malaysian government offcers, grade 41 and above. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, participants should be able: 52 U To develop their competence and skills in writing; U To apply the principles of effective writing; and U To enhance their ability to draft, write and edit their own writing and the writing of others. Course Methodology An integrated teaching and learning methodology will be adopted. Participants learn through lectures, discussions, practical exercises and group activities. Course Content U The Fundamentals of Grammar for Writing; U Sentence Structures; U Organisation of Ideas; 2015 Prospectus