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Learning Hour Series: Basics of Written Communication
Start Date: 11/6/2013Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Date: 11/6/2013End Time: 2:00 PM

Event Description
Welcome to the first session of the Fall term for the new Learning Hour Series! This Learning Hour will discuss the differences between verbal and written communication and inform participants on how to create simple, effective written communication including memos and emails.

Participants are strongly encouraged to bring an example of a work-related communication to the session.

Presented by Professor Sharon Brubaker, Department of English and Philosophy. Professor Brubaker is an Adjunct Faculty member and Acquisitions Technician for University Libraries. Professor Brubaker teaches for the Freshman Writing Program and is a tutor for the University Writing Center.

Objectives for this session include a heightened awareness of the importance of clarity, conciseness, and tone in written communication, and the ability to create more effective written communication.

To register for this popular and much-requested session, please log on to Drexel One:

1. Click on the Employee tab
2. Click on the link for Career Pathway
3. From the Main Menu, click on the Learning tab and select Events Calendar
4. Go to the November 2013 calendar and click on the name of the session to register.

For questions, please contact Valerie Williams, Consultant, at vlw33@drexel.edu.
Contact Information:
Name: Valerie Williams
Phone: 215-895-6330
Email: vlw33@drexel.edu
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Location:
Bossone - Room 302, CoE 3rd Floor
Audience:
  • Faculty
  • Staff

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