NewInclusive Writing
We’ve all become increasingly aware of the importance of language in creating inclusive and equitable work cultures. Words matter, and many words and phrases seem antiquated and even shocking today. Yet, modern-day professional vocabulary is still littered with exclusionary terms. To create a truly inclusive culture, it’s critical that you take a hard look at how people in all areas of your company are using language.
Aligned to the UK Government’s content and publishing style guide, this course will help you decide what language is appropriate in a specific context. During the day, you’ll consider debates such as people-first language in discussions of disability, what pronouns to use, and whether dictionaries really do know best. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore and shape your own views on what happens when a writer or editor uses features of regional or second-language varieties of English. There will be time to reflect on the extent to which society privileges some voices over others and, in doing so, turns these preferences into linguistic prejudice.
And, in a world where large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are writing publications, how can we eliminate bias once and for all.
I would encourage delegates to consider their own experience of inclusive or exclusive writing, whether that’s in a work or personal context. What effect did it have on you/others?
As well, participants will leave having created, written something that they actually need to do for work. So, I ask each participant to bring with them a piece of work that’s in their inbox, something that they can write using the skills learned in the session.
Please could delegates also bring a device on which they can access the internet (smartphone/laptop), if possible.
The above training can be completely customised fit your exact organisational requirements. This means you can add your own specific work examples and case studies which makes the learning even more relevant and effective.
10:00 - 16:00
£595 + VAT
Civil Service College, Westminster, London
This course is available In-House and can be tailored to meet your individual training requirements.
EnquireRebecca is a member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading and holds a PGCE. Rebecca also holds over 15 years of teaching experience.
Read BioRebecca is a professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) and holds a PGCE. With over 15 years of teaching experience spanning schools, colleges and professional organisations, Rebecca communicates and coaches with exemplary use of language, grammar and writing skills. She runs Rothwell Editorial, a successful editing and writing company, and works with some incredible people.
An accomplished ghostwriter, Rebecca collaborates with high-profile clients to create truly personal memoirs and autobiographies. She is a successful author and blogger in her own right – her work has been printed in national newspapers and by some of the world’s leading publishing houses. As an editor, Rebecca works on professional documents, freeing them from clichés and stock phrases, to bring personality and accuracy to the writing.
Rebecca is fascinated with the study of linguistics and how our language choices define us, both as private individuals and public personalities. She combines her personal interest with her professional experience and honed skills to create effective, worthwhile and meaningful training sessions.
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