Writing Skills

How to write effectively in a business environment.

This document explains the processes of editing and proofreading, and provides useful tips for doing both effectively.

The key to designing professional-looking publications is not only having a keen eye for what looks good on a page, but also having a conscious understanding of the basic theories of design. Here we discuss the four key principles that, when applied, will give you more control over your design.

Practical information on how to create effective written communications. This extensive guide includes examples and templates for business letters, memos, emails and reports.

Use these handy tips to ensure that you get your message across in a clear and positive manner.

Practical guidance on how to make and organise notes, with an overview of one of the most popular methods of note-taking: The Cornell System.

In today’s electronic age it is easier than ever to copy and paste from online information sources, passing them off as your own work. Using this guide to effective referencing will help you avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement, and ensure that credit is given where it is due.

Ensure your written communication, whether email, letter or management report, is clear, concise and influential.

The correct spelling is very important if you want to create a good impression in your writing and get the right meaning across. Here we list of some of the most commonly misspelled words to help you learn to spell them correctly.

These top tips will help your team to use email systems more effectively and appropriately.

Simple and helpful guidance on using apostrophes correctly.

This article covers the basics of four of the most commonly used (and difficult to master) punctuation marks: the comma, the colon, the semi-colon and the dash.

Use these handy tips to ensure that you get your message across in a clear and positive manner.