Business Writing
Units: 6
This course focuses on cultivating effective writing techniques for professionals. Assignments include crafting persuasive employment correspondence, responding to emails with professional etiquette, and developing impactful business proposals, memos, and performance evaluations. Since writing is a cumulative skill, interactive workshops provide an opportunity for participants to share insights and collectively refine their work. This collaborative environment not only enhances the quality of the assignments, but also fosters a dynamic exchange of global perspectives, enabling participants to develop a well-rounded understanding of diverse business contexts.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (using Bloom’s revised taxonomy of learning)
Students will be able to…
* Remember: Identify appropriate business formats.
* Understand: Demonstrate an understanding of the audience, the purpose, and the message.
* Apply: Develop a unified structure, logical connections, and transitional devices.
* Analyze: Compare and contrast writing samples (self, peers, and generative AI).
* Evaluate: Complete evaluations using a rubric.
* Create: Produce documents using professional language, defined voice, and appropriate style.
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