Writing Skills for NIH Employees

Important Information from the NIH Training Center

It is our honor to serve you. Please note that while our scheduled FY 25 classes are available for registration in our course catalog, many classes will only proceed when HHS lifts the current procurement hold on external purchases. In the meantime, NIHTC is receiving registrations as approved by IC final approvers. As always, NIHTC will refund tuition for any classes that we cancel. If you have questions about your IC’s budget, we advise that you consult with your IC leadership to abide by their budgetary guidance.

Course Number
NIHTC2114
Description

In this one-day class, participants will learn the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format, and style. Using the Business Writers Handbook, you will become familiar with the generally accepted principles governing day-to-day correspondence. The instructor will focus on letters and memos, reports, and executive summaries.

Key Topics
  • Improve your writing skills by applying plain English principles, such as writing in the active voice
  • Discuss how to manage the writing and editing process when working with a team of contributors
  • Learn how to manage writing projects using style guides and putting plain language into practice

Audience

All NIH Employees