From Project Proposal to Final Report: Formal Writing in English for Public Officials

Target group
Public service employees who have to deal with formal English writing in their daily job (writing proposals, memos, etc.). Participants are requested to work on real-life examples such as proposals, memos, reports, etc..

Description
The workshop will focus on the principles of formal writing in English from formulating project proposals to drafting final reports. Participants will be introduced to the steps to produce official texts which are both easy to read and comprehensive.
The workshop will cover aspects of structuring texts and ordering information as well as the correct use of grammar and style.

Learning methodology
Apart from trainer input, the workshop will comprise group discussions, as well as small group and individual exercises.

Objectives
• To explore and discuss features of effective formal letters and project documentation;
• To experience techniques for cooperative and step-by-step writing;
• To learn to avoid common grammar and style mistakes in formal written English;
• To put new insights into practice.

Programme
The programme will commence on Monday, 17 December at 10.00 hrs and finish on Tuesday, 18 Decemberat 13.00 hrs.

Seminar venue
The seminar will take place at the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), O.L. Vrouweplein 22, NL-6211 HE Maastricht, tel.: +31 43 3296 222, fax: +31 43 3296 296.

Working language
The workshop will be conducted in English.

Fee
The participation fee is €720 and includes participation in the seminar, documentation, one lunch, a dinner and refreshments. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.
EIPA offers its members a reduction of 10% of the registration fee. For details, please click here.

Hotel reservations
The European Institute of Public Administration will be pleased to make reservations for you at a hotel in Maastricht. We have made a block booking at Townhouse Hotel Maastricht **** (www.townhousehotels.nl), at a rate of €85,99 p.p.p.n. (incl. breakfast/city tax). Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.

Meals
Lunch will be served at the Institute’s restaurant and dinner in the evening will be at a restaurant in town. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.

Registration
Kindly complete the online registration form before 11 December 2012.

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.

Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation. Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form. In any case, the participant or his/her administration will receive an invoice for the payment of the registration fee. For administrative reasons, there will be a charge of €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants.

Cancellation policy
EIPA reserves the right to cancel the seminar up to two weeks before the starting date. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, hotel, etc.). For EIPA's cancellation policy, please visit our website.