HR006: Effective Writing for HR Professionals - Staffing Course Details
Technical Area(s) |
Staffing Human Resource Development |
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Staffing Competencies |
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HR General Competencies |
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Proficiency Level(s) | Level 3 – Intermediate |
Target Audience | Early career HR Specialists (3 years or less of federal HR experience) Further, this course is general in nature but examples and activities are tailored in this version for those in the Staffing specialty area (or with Staffing job duties). |
Prerequisites | None However, for the best learning results, the following courses should be taken before this course:
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Seat Time/Course Length | The advertised seat time for this course, including time for the online Baseline Knowledge Assessment and Post Course Knowledge Assessment should be 3 ½ days. Please note that the Baseline Knowledge Assessment must be completed prior to the first day of class. |
HR006 Effective Writing for HR Professionals – Staffing |
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Objective Type |
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Effective Writing |
Terminal |
Explain principles of effective written communication. |
Enabling |
Identify the result to be achieved through written communication. |
Enabling |
Differentiate between effective and ineffective writing, including the use of plain language. |
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Identify the steps in the writing process. |
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Lesson 2: Planning the Message |
Terminal |
Apply methods of organizing thoughts to plan effective messages. |
Enabling |
Identify a process for organizing thoughts to plan effective written communication. |
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Use brainstorming techniques and outlines to plan brief messages. |
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Lesson 3: Tailoring the Message for the Audience |
Terminal |
Develop a message that is tailored for a particular target audience. |
Enabling |
List the key interests and concerns of various audiences. |
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Describe federal plain language guidelines for organizing messages to meet the readers’ needs. |
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Tailor the message to the unique concerns and interests of the target audience. |
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Lesson 4: Tailoring the Message for the Medium |
Terminal |
Develop a message that is tailored for a particular communication vehicle. |
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Determine the most appropriate communication vehicle for conveying the desired message to the intended audience. |
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Explain considerations when writing for the web. |
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Tailor the message to meet the unique requirements of the selected communication medium. |
HR006 Effective Writing for HR Professionals – Staffing |
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Lesson 5: Composing the Message |
Terminal |
Develop clear, concise, coherent, and easy-to-read written communication. |
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Identify techniques to improve readability of written communication. |
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Apply techniques to produce clear, concise, and easy-to-read written communication. |
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Lesson 6: Composing Persuasive Messages |
Terminal |
Write a persuasive message. |
Enabling |
Identify characteristics of persuasive writing in sample passages. |
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Apply persuasive writing techniques. |
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Lesson 7: Refining the Message |
Terminal |
Revise written communication to improve clarity, conciseness, and correctness. |
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Identify common grammar, usage, mechanics, and punctuation mistakes and how to correct them. |
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Analyze written communication to improve grammar, usage, mechanics, and punctuation. |
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Apply critical thinking techniques to determine how effectively the written communication achieves its goals. |
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Use peer review feedback to improve written communication. |
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Lesson 8: Course Summary |
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This lesson reviews the learning objectives in the previous lessons. |