702 SQN LESSON PLAN

LESSON TITLE: SKA – 7 SERVICE WRITING

DATE: TIME: DURATION:
TRAINING AIDS/EQUIPMENT Revised Power point by FLGOFF(AAFC) ALLEN

AIMS/OBJECTIVES
SKA 7: Service Writing and Correspondence
• By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
a. Outline the reasons for, and basic concepts of, service writing.
b. Outline the format and correct use for:
1) A Minute
2) Email [A Note of Action (NOA)]
Reference: Manual of Defence Writing
Outline the correct use of abbreviations

INTRODUCTION
Aims of effective writing
• using language suitable to your target readers
• constructing sentences in such a way that they are easy to read
• using a consistent writing style and ensuring correct spelling, especially of names
• imparting information succinctly by omitting unnecessary words and avoiding unnecessary
repetition
• expressing intentions clearly by using the active rather than the passive voice
• avoiding ambiguity, especially in Orders and Instructions
• offering logical arguments
• reviewing and revising the completed text to check for the preceding characteristics.

BODY
Step Teaching Point Resource/Conduct
5/9 Basic concepts and characteristics Slides 5/9

10/11 Use of shortened form Slides 10/11

12 Handout: Minute template and sample email Slide 12

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 13 Minutes Slide 13

14 Structure of a minute Slides14

15 Parts of a minute Slide 15

16 Email Slide 16

17/18/19 Structure of a service email Slide 17/18/19/20

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BODY (Continued)

QUESTIONS
Any Questions

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 SUMMARY

SKA 7: Service Writing and Correspondence

• By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

a. Outline the reasons for, and basic concepts of, service writing.
b. Outline the format and correct use for:
1) A Minute
2) Email [A Note of Action (NOA)]
Reference: Manual of Defence Writing
Outline the correct use of abbreviations.

REFERENCES
CEA intranet / Service Knowledge Advanced Cadet and instructors notes
Rewrite Addition 1st January 2009

Revised by FLGOFF(AAFC) Allen 6 July 2021