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Overview
What you will learn
This Workplace Writing program offered by University of Ottawa provides a solid foundation to help you plan and structure documents that work and write them with clarity, conciseness, and correctness. Here is a sampling of what you will learn during the program:
- Demystify grammar and learn to use it as a tool to ensure accuracy as well as correctness
- Write clearly and precisely
- Plan your communications
- Understand your readers and your purpose
- Structure your documents effectively
- Modulate your tone
- Breathe new life into noun-heavy, bureaucratic, abstract prose
- Edit and proofread your own writing
- Reduce wordiness
- Know when plain language is required and how to produce it without “dumbing down”
- Debunk common myths about writing
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Briefing Notes That Work
- Grammar Demystified: Building Confidence in Writing
- Grammar Demystified: Advanced Writing Mechanics
- The Basics of Business Writing
- Writing in Plain Language
- Writing Well
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- multiple start dates available depending on course sequences
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Ottawa, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Enrollment is open to everyone.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
1095 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1095 CAD per module during 36 months. -
National
1095 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1095 CAD per module during 36 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
1168 - 1925 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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