Plain Words Articles

The articles below cover everything from how to improve your business writing to becoming a technical author and writing a CV. They’re all written by our experienced consultants and will provide you with insider hints and tips that could make all the difference!

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Writing Skills

• The BASDELL Writing Model – a systematic approach to planning, structuring and writing any business document
• Eight Principles of Good Writing – an easy checklist to make your writing clear and concise
• Email Ate My Life – how to ensure your emails send the right message
• Reading Should be Painless – how to improve your readability score
• Too Much Information! – how to ensure your business report is concise
• Seven Principles that make Email Work – spend less time and write better emails
• Company Jargon – don't alienate your clients with inappropriate jargon and management speak
• Bid Writing Hints and Tips – improved quality in less time
• Handling Complaints Effectively – use the right words to avoid escalation and win back your customer
• Political Correctness in Business Documents – how much does it matter?

Microsoft Word

• Word Grammar Checker – how to set it up so you get the most out of it – and discipline those annoying green squiggly lines!
• Large Documents in Word – how to create and manage them

Web

• Web Design (1): Layout – successful websites use certain layouts for maximum psychological effect – find out what they are
• Web Design (2): Readability – simple text formatting keeps your website fast loading and helps make it sticky

CVs and Interviews

• How To Write A Winning CV – discover the basic rules of thumb that make up an interview-pulling CV
• Power Words – to help you write a winning CV…
• How to be Successful at Interviews – tips to help you get that job
• Psychometric Testing – what it involves and how to make the grade
• Becoming a Technical Writer – you can make it with or without qualifications

Miscellaneous

• Intellectual Property Rights – all about copyright, patents, trade marks, and design rights
• Six Point Plan to put Training into Practice – how to transfer knowledge to the workplace