Providing On-the-Job Writing Training to Nonwriters
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/1999/PDFs/035.PDF

Edgerton, Rebecca J. and Jill Nicholson
STC Proceedings
1999

Abstract:

Professional communicators today must often work with writing done by coworkers who have little or no formal writing training. This situation opens a long-term opportunity for professional development–from negotiating with management to developing tactful-buttruthful mentoring methods for the nonwriters. The mentor will develop skills in goal setting, curriculum development, and possibly even classroom-style teaching. This interactive workshop will lead participants through a 10-step process for becoming a successful writing skills mentor and give successful tips and techniques for evaluating and attacking writing problems. This workshop is an expanded version of the 90 minute workshop given last year to rave reviews.