• Determine course content.
• Tailor content to your target audience.
• Structure job aids.
• Structure instructional materials.
• Apply proper writing techniques to your training materials.
• Avoid common writing errors.
• Adapt your personal writing style.

Determine Content

• The 4 steps that build the foundation for writing.
• A simple worksheet to use when determining the content.
• How to avoid “reinventing the wheel” when determining content.
• The questions and concerns you must address in every document.
• The 5 things you need to know about your target audience.
• The 3 principles of task analysis.
• How to use task analysis as a basis for your writing.

Structure Materials

• The 3 most common materials used to support training.
• How to structure instructionally sound training materials.
• The 4 critical questions to ask when writing training-related materials.
• The 6 key job aid formats.
• The best time to use each format.
• How to design each format.
• 19 guidelines for writing instructional material.
• A comprehensive list of everything that should be included in a lesson plan.
• How to make your training materials visually appealing.
• 22 techniques to consider when determining page layout.

Write Content

• A checklist of 10 key criteria to apply to every piece of content you write.
• The 8 elements of speech you must know.
• The 6 characteristics of every sentence.
• How to write sentences that are short and simple.
• How to identify and avoid the 5 most common writing errors.
• Replace overly complicated words with short, simple alternatives.
• How to make a sentence “active.”
• Over 200 common action verbs.
• How to write directions that are clear, concise, and reader-focused.
• Transitional words to make your training materials flow smoothly.
• How to watch for misused words that can undermine your credibility.
• Major punctuation rules and how to use them.
• 5 guidelines to becoming a better speller.
• How to tailor your training materials to your target audience.

Adapt Style

• How to polish your writing style.
• A handy checklist of 15 criteria to consider while adapting your style.
• 4 important tips to help you convey a clear, concise message.
• How to avoid redundancies and replace them with simpler alternatives.
• Common clichés and overused expressions to avoid.
• Tips and guidelines to ensure your writing is inclusive.

• Upon purchase of this kit, you will receive your personal My Langevin account that will give you access to the web-based components of the kit and all the worksheets, checklists, and forms in Microsoft® Word template format.
• Stay connected with your peers by joining Langevin Learning Services’ Alumni group on LinkedIn®.