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Department Handbook
Business Writing Objectives
Last Revised (03/03)
Introduction
Business Writing deals with written communication in business: practice
in writing memos, letters, electronic correspondence, reports and
other practical communication.
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Objectives
As a result of taking Business Writing the student will be able
to:
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Take responsibility for his/her role in communication
situations |
| 2. |
Act critically in application of course principles
to communication situations |
| 3. |
Use standard business formats and develop new
ones as needed |
| 4. |
Analyze the intended audience and adapt writing
to its needs |
| 5. |
Write documents clearly, concisely, and effectively
while applying appropriate rhetorical strategies |
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Collaborate effectively with peers to create documents |
| 7. |
Analyze the writing of peers and recommend appropriate
revisions |
| 8. |
Use current technology to compose and revise documents |
| 9. |
Incorporate professional research techniques where
appropriate |
| 10. |
Appreciate the importance of producing work that
satisfies professional standards |
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Recognize and accommodate global concepts |
| 12. |
Appreciate the importance of intercultural communication |
Typical Assignments (not all sections of the course will deal
with all of these genres):
Resumes
Cover letters
Interviewing techniques
Job interview writing samples
Good news, bad news, neutral, goodwill, persuasive, sales and
other standard business letters
Memos
E-mail correspondence
Basic instructions
Analysis of business web sites
Short reports
Long reports
Experience with types of electronic technologies
Other assignments as professionally appropriate
Web site design
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