The English Writing for the United Nations course is designed to enhance the skills and build the confidence of staff members who draft a variety of United Nations materials on various topics. The objectives of the English Writing for the United Nations course is to enable participants to enhance their skills in the following areas:
- Principles of good writing (audience and purpose, concise writing, politically sensitivity, etc.)
- Effective use of grammar and vocabulary
- Writing for publication
- Applying editorial guidelines
Schedule:
- Day 1: Principles of Effective Writing
- Day 2: Drafting for Impact
- Day 3: Drafting for Publication
- Days 4 and 5: Individual Coaching Sessions