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Effective Writing in the Federal Government

Preamble: Writing effectively is a skill that takes practice ‐‐ a lot of practice. It is not something that can be learned easily in a four‐day course or even in a year‐long (or longer) class. Nonetheless, there is much that can be gained by listening, exchanging, and exploring the notion of effective writing, and by understanding the parameters of specific types of written communiqués.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Welcome, Orientation

9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Introductions, Overview, Stakeholders & Government

Written Products

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

E‐mail Communications and a New Brief Writing Assignment

10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Writing for Decision and Policy Makers

8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Effective Use of Language

8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon

Written Products to Support the Acquisition Process

LUNCH 12:00 Noon ‐ 1:00 PM

1:00 PM ‐ 5:00 PM

Brief Discussion – Review of Pre‐Course Writing Assignment;

A General Philosophy for Improving Writing and Key Conventions;

Exploring Outlines and Discussion of Available Reference Materials

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Writing White Papers, Memorandum, Regulations

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

PowerPoint Presentations, Documenting Research Materials, Writing and Making Presentations

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Small Group Exercise and Class Presentations

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Writing Effective Budget Justifications

2:30 PM ‐ 4:00 PM

Writing Performance Evaluations

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Online Evaluation & Graduation Wrap‐up