Business Writing, 3 hrs. Fall, Spring & Summer; W & S designators: Emphasis on advanced applied business writing genres: specialized letters and memoranda, resumes, proposals, analytical and fact-finding reports, and other essential forms of professional communication and research. ENG 3090 is recommended as preparation for ENG 3100.
Course Description: This course emphasizes advanced applied business writing genres, such as specialized letters and memoranda, resumes, proposals, analytical and fact-finding reports, and other essential forms of professional communication and research. ENG 3090 is recommended as preparation for ENG 3100.
Designators: Writing and Speaking
Course Objectives: In this course, you will:
- Improve your professional writing skills
- Improve your professional speaking skills
- Learn various written and oral communication styles and strategies
- Discover research methods suitable for professionals
Course Requirements:
You will:
- Write one memo report on reading and writing in the professions
- Write one letter report, either a proposal, feasibility study, or needs assessment
- Write one audience analysis report
- Present two oral progress reports, with accompanying written reports
- Complete a variety of in-class assignments
Methods of Teaching: Lectures, discussion, individual writing, group writing, and reading.
For more information about this course, contact the instructors listed for the semester in the course schedule.