Course

10106106 Business Writing and Research
Course Information
Description
Apply effective writing strategies to compose employment-related correspondence including business letters, memos, informal reports, and formal reports. Learn to use correct-order writing plans as well as appropriate tone, etiquette, and style. Apply writing, researching, and critical thinking skills in the context of real business writing scenarios. Reinforcement of grammar, punctuation, and proofreading will be integrated throughout the course.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Explore the writing process
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    you explore the business document planning process
    you explore the business document writing process
    you explore the business document completing process
    include a definition of the purpose of the document
    include an audience profile
    include revisions of written examples
    exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  2. Apply proofreading and editing rules
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product - original business documents
    Criteria
    you apply punctuation rules to your writing
    you apply grammar rules to your writing

  3. Write business memorandums
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product - Memo
    Criteria
    you follow the three step writing process (plan, writing, revising)
    memorandum is formatted correctly using business standards addressed in class
    memorandum includes a clearly stated purpose (good news, bad news, informative)
    memorandum includes supporting details and information for the purpose
    memorandum has appropriate tone for the intended audience
    memorandum is well organized
    memorandum follows correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules

  4. Write business emails
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    you follow the three step writing process (plan, writing, revising)
    email includes a clearly stated purpose
    email includes supporting details and information for the main purpose
    email follows the appropriate rules of business etiquette
    email is well organized
    email follows correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules

  5. Write business letters
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    you follow the three step writing process (plan, writing, revising)
    letter follows standard business format
    letter includes a clearly stated purpose (good news, bad news, informative)
    letter includes supporting details and information for the purpose
    letter is formatted correctly using block or semi-block format
    letter is well organized
    letter follows correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules
    letter has appropriate tone for the intended audience

  6. Evaluate electronic resources
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    evaluation is of website or other electronic resource
    evaluation includes the credentials of electronic resource author
    evaluation includes timely and up-to-date resources
    evaluation includes a description of bias (if applicable)

  7. Plan a search strategy
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    search strategy includes the use of technology tools
    search strategy includes the use of college resources (writing center, tutoring center, career and employment center)
    search strategy includes the keywords used in searching
    search strategy includes the Boolean terms and other search limiters used

  8. Compose business reports
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product - business informational report
    Criteria
    use the three step writing process (plan, writing, revising)
    report includes a definition of the problem
    report includes a sketch of the history of the problem
    report includes an analysis of the problem
    report includes a description of viable solutions
    report identifies the solution most likely to solve the problem
    report includes an explanation of why the solution is the best
    report is well organized
    report follows correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules