About this course
Explore APS writing requirements and how to develop an effective government tone. Understand how structure and plain English contribute to clear and concise APS writing. Designed for graduates and new starters or anyone wanting a refresher in public service writing.
Participate in small group discussions and practical activities to draft, revise and review APS documents, including drafting effective emails.
Topics
- APS writing requirements
- Australian Government Style Manual
- APS writing preferences for sentences
- Government tone for emails
- Active voice
- Clear and concise writing
What you'll learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Explain how APS writing is different to other sectors
- Plan writing to reflect the needs of your reader and purpose
- Structure your writing to support busy decision-makers
- Edit writing for plain English (active, clear and concise)
Upcoming sessions
SEP
2–3
2–3 September 20263 places left
9:30-12:30 AMVirtual (Teams)
What participants say
“For me, the clarity of writing general correspondence to the public and how best to address their concerns in simple language whilst keeping in mind APS preferred writing style.”
Duration
2 half-days
Delivery
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Group size
Up to 20 participants
Audience
Graduates, new starters
$990 inc. GST
per participant
Resources
- Electronic fillable workbook
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