PRDV002: Resources | Saylor Academy

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Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Know Your Purpose

1.1: What Is Professional Writing?

1.2: What Is Your Purpose?

1.3: Writing to Persuade

1.4: Writing to Inform

1.5: Writing to Analyze

1.6: Writing to Express

Unit 2: Know Your Audience and Communication Channel

2.1: Identify Your Audience

2.2: Types of Professional Writing

2.3: Writing for Social Media

2.4: Writing in Other Online Contexts

2.5: Ethical Considerations

2.6: Managing Your Online Identity

Unit 3: Drafting Your Message

3.1: Document Titles and Subject Lines

3.2: Making a Professional Connection – Greeting, Netiquette, Tone

3.3: Organize Your Writing

3.4: Write Clearly and Succinctly

3.5: Writing Collaboratively

Unit 4: Polishing Your Writing

4.1: Editing and Proofreading

4.2: Share with a Friend

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Certificate Final Exam