Business English and Document Editing

Catalog description

Professional written communication must be clear and credible. This introductory course is designed for students who are interested in writing in business settings. The course will include instruction in standard Business English (i.e., spelling, grammar, mechanics, and punctuation); proofreading and editing techniques for business documents; use of style guides; and business document formatting. Through class exercises, individual writing assignments, tutorials, and teamwork, students will improve writing and editing skills to produce more focused, polished, and effective business documents.