Key topics
- Creating clear briefs and style guides
- Working with medical reviewers
- Managing conflicting feedback
- Creating clear headlines and subheadings
- Final item checklists
This is an ideal event for those managing teams or co-ordinating feedback from reviewers. It is also suitable for anyone who has previously completed our Writing Health Information Workshop.
Agenda
Creating clear briefs and style guidance
- What to include in a house style guide
- Creating clear briefs for staff writers and freelancers
- Creating clear guidance for medical reviewers
Working with reviewers and version control
- Working with medical reviewers
- Working with lay reviewers
- Managing conflicting feedback
- Giving feedback to staff and freelance writers
- Setting up a version control process
Headlines, proofing and final checks
- The different types of proofing – grammar, tone, layout
- Headings and subheadings
- If in doubt leave it out
- Checking references
- Creating a final item checklist
The sessions will include group activities.
