Review and test writing

The best reviews and tests are always interesting to read, even if the reader has no intention of buying or using the product! ContentETC's online review writing course shows you how to write a critical review, whilst still being objective and balanced, and still entertaining your reader with your observations and personal style. Whether it's general features of review writing; or top tips on writing a product review, a software review, car road test, movie or travel review - or you just see yourself as the next Jeremy Clarkson - this interactive e-learning training course shows you everything you need to know about writing reviews, with invaluable tips from expert reviewers. We give it a Best Buy, 10 point, 5 star rating!

"First let me say that I really enjoyed the e-learning course on Review and test writing. It has helped me structure my writing more and given me much more to think about when planning reviews and previews."

"It's definitely helped my writing and made me think in a different way when reviewing. I feel much more confident about crafting a good review now."

Suitable for:

Anyone new to review writing or testing products. A great introduction to our Advanced review and test writing e-learning course.

You will learn:

How to make sure your review is well-researched, accurate and informed
How to communicate the reviewer's first-hand experience of the product or service
Proven ways to make your review knowledgeable, authoritative and expert
How to make your review entertaining for all your readers
Lots of different styles and approaches to use
How to develop an authentic and unique tone of voice
How to predict, and fulfil, the reader's expectations
Every step from planning to crafting and editing your review
How to use your writing time super-efficiently
How the law affects what you can and can't write

...and much more.

	Knowing your reader
	Who are they and what do they want from a review in your title?
	Changing the style, tone, level of jargon, complexity, accessibility of your reviews
	Why they read reviews
	The value of the review - what they won't find anywhere else
	What a review should do
	Giving first hand experience
	Getting your message across
	Reporting your research to your reader
	Adding authority
	Making your reader think
	Extending their understanding
	Recommending a product
	Providing expertise and advice
	Encouraging aspiration
	What is a bad review
	How to structure your review
	Review writing is journalism
	Meeting the standards your readers expect
	Structuring to keep your reader reading
	Answering the questions
	Getting the right style and tone
	Finding the right voice for your audience

	The plan
	Breaking it down in order of importance
	Balancing your argument
	Deciding the verdict and rating
	Templates
	Working successfully within a template
	Finding the angle
	Hooking the reader
	Making it work for your title
	Good writing
	Strong intros
	Different styles
	Driving the story forward and giving it pace
	Using eyecatchers
	Avoiding worn out phrases
	Definitive conclusions
	Keeping it legal
	Being alert to the dangers of libel and defamation

	Exercises and quizzes
	To check your understanding of the theory, during the e-learning course you will be quizzed on how to grab your reader from the start and how to organise your information for maximum impact.
	Top tips and checklists
	Handy tips and checklists at key stages of the course. These cover vital topics including: the ingredients for a great review; how to find your angle; how to catch the reader's eye and how to write it up in a way that really works.
	Feedback from the trainer
	Our expert trainers are here to provide you with invaluable one-to-one feedback on your progress. Email your work and the trainer will supply you with individual guidance, comments and practical suggestions. Then, once you've improved your work, the trainer will appraise your revised content and provide a second set of constructive comments. This unique feedback really brings your e-learning to life and makes sure you have truly grasped - and applied - all of the key principles.

Timing: You can dip in and out of this e-learning course as often as you like. It should take you approximately 45 minutes-1 hour in total to complete. You can go at your own pace and go back at any time, to any part of the course.

If you have any queries, we’d be delighted to help, just email us.

Please note that this e-learning course is intended for speakers of English.