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Unravelling medical language
It’s here! Our brand new e-booklet of plain English alternatives for medical words. And along with the alternative word lists, you’ll find a bonus section on medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes; the language of sports medicine; and common acronyms and abbreviations.
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Technical Writing Lab: a new workshop for technical writers
Two trainers — your material — small group — hands-on
This workshop is specifically designed for writers who have to convey complex information — no matter what their specialist area.
Attend this workshop and you’ll learn techniques for writing and presenting complex information clearly to different audiences.
The workshop includes time for you to practise applying the techniques to your own material. And you’ll get feedback and input from your two trainers.
Get more information about Technical Writing Lab
Wellington: 28 July, 9am to 4.30pm
Auckland: 13 September, 9am to 4.30pm
Introductory fee $625 + GST (normally $775 + GST)
Book now: Email
Michelle.Rumens@write.co.nz
Upcoming workshops
Persuasive Proposals — Improving the odds
Learn the five key features of a stand-out proposal that connects, persuades, and boosts your chances of success. You'll be able to instantly apply what you learn on this 1-day workshop and follow-up review or coaching session.
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Auckland: 23 June, 9am to 4.30pm, $675 + GST
Wellington: 11 August, 9am to 4.30pm, $675 + GST
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Michelle.Rumens@write.co.nz
Business writing
This workshop is for anyone who has to write business or government documents — from brief emails to long reports. You’ll quickly improve your writing skills and see how to write clear, purposeful documents that get the results you want.
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Auckland: 12 July, 9am to 4.30pm, $580 + GST
Wellington: 12 July, 9am to 4.30pm, $580 + GST
Christchurch: 22 June, 9am to 4.30pm, $580 + GST
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Michelle.Rumens@write.co.nz
Productivity Powerhouse
Planning and prioritising — speed reading — efficient email writing
The experts get together to deliver three fantastic productivity tools in 1 day.
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Wellington: 7 July, 9am to 4.30pm, $580 + GST
Book now: Email
Michelle.Rumens@write.co.nz
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Is your employment contract in plain English?
Most people’s employment contracts aren’t doing the job. Our survey found a big gap between what people want and what they get. Almost all of you — 94% — said you believed employment contracts should be in plain English. But 53% of you said your own employment contract was still written in legalese. So it’s clear that plain English is expected, but not delivered in many workplaces.
If your contract isn’t in plain English, we suggest you gently ask ‘why not?’ As one survey respondent put it, ‘I'm not sure why legalese is required in any contractual situation. Perhaps if it was used less, it would result in fewer semantic related misunderstandings!’
Need a plain English specialist to redraft your employment contracts? Email consulting@write.co.nz.
Writing tip
Italics can be hard to read. If you use italics to emphasise keywords and key terms, don’t overdo it.
You should use italics for some foreign words, court cases, ships, the scientific names of plants and animals, and the titles of books, journals, and works of art.
Examples
The Oxford Companion to English Literature
the
Journal of Women’s Studies
bona fide
HMNZS Te Mana
Ficus benjamina
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