Business Writing level 4
Course Purpose: The purpose of the unit standard requires learners to follow a process in writing texts and reports required in business. What you’ll learn The purpose of the unit standard requires learners to follow a process in writing texts …
Overview
Course Purpose:
The purpose of the unit standard requires learners to follow a process in writing texts and reports required in business.
What you’ll learn
The purpose of the unit standard requires learners to follow a process in writing texts and reports required in business. It is intended to promote clear, unambiguous communication in plain language and to improve the quality of written reports and other texts that are specific to a business environment, require a particular format and may include specified legislated requirements. The unit standard enables learners to recognise and effectively use textual conventions and features specific to business texts.
Duration: 1 Day
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Course Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 24 Lessons
- 3 Days
- Unit 1: Use textual features and conventions specific to business texts for effective writingASSESSMENT CRITERIA4
- 1.1Texts specific to a particular function in a business environment are identified and an indication is given of industry-specific and/or legislative requirements for each text
- 1.2Texts specific to a particular function in a business environment are produced in response to defined requirements
- 1.3The implications of not following the industry-specific or legislative requirements for a specific type of text are explained and an indication is given of the possible consequences of non-compliance
- 1.4Terminology and conventions specific to a particular function in a business environment are used appropriately
- Unit 2: Identify and collect information needed to write a text specific to a particular functionASSESSMENT CRITERIA7
- 1.1The intended or incidental audience for whom the text is to be written are identified for a specific field or subfield to focus the information needs
- 1.2The purpose of the text is identified within a specific field or subfield and according to the information
- 1.3Questions are asked to help understand client needs and to focus on information gathering
- 1.4Information required for the document is accessed from a variety of sources
- 1.5Information accessed is checked for accuracy, bias, stereotypes, and other offensive details
- 1.6The focus of the proposed text is defined, and a decision is made about what information should be included or omitted to ensure the focus
- 1.7A checklist is created to facilitate reflection and editing
- Unit 3: Compose a text using plain language for a specific functionASSESSMENT CRITERIA3
- 1.1A format and structure are selected for the text that is appropriate for the intended audience and function
- 1.2The main points to be included in the text are identified, and the necessary supporting details are added
- 1.3A first draft of the text is written that collates the necessary information in a rough framework
- Unit 4: Organise and structure a text appropriately for a business functionASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 1.1The first draft is checked to ensure that appropriate grammar has been used and where necessary the draft is rewritten in plain language using clear accessible language that avoids over-complex syntax.
- 1.2Different ways of presenting the same information are considered and used where these enhance the meaning of the text.
- 1.3Technical or marketing terms and jargon are interpreted and rephrased in plain language or used appropriately in the correct context where the terminology is essential to the understanding of the text.
- 1.4All information is checked for accuracy and factual correctness.
- 1.5The document is ordered to ensure that the sequence is logical and meaningful.
- Unit 5: Present a written text for a particular function in a business environmentASSESSMENT CRITERIA5
- 1.1A text type, format, and layout are selected that is appropriate for the audience and purpose
- 1.2Layout and formatting techniques are used correctly to enhance the readability of the text
- 1.3Information in the document is evaluated in terms of its appropriateness for the intended audience and business function
- 1.4The final draft is proofread to check that it is completely correct
- 1.5The final copy is self-assessed using a rubric or checklist based on the requirements of the writing task and the items on the checklist created to Identify and collect information needed to write a text specific to a particular function
Requirements
- Grade 11
- NQF Level 3
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Course Features
- Lectures 24
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 1420
- Assessments Yes