Professional writing is not just about crossing all our T's and dotting all our I's properly. Writing on the job requires knowing the types of documents that are familiar to our bosses and coworkers, so they can find information quickly. Each of these documents has certain conventions and requirements we need to master to communicate effectively - and efficiently - in the workplace.
In this course, we will focus on analyzing and producing rhetorically effective workplace writing with an eye to audience awareness, using different genres, and developing a professional tone throughout. Students will work individually and collaboratively on projects ranging from letters and resumes to reports and proposals.
The course is suitable for students of any major who want to improve their professional writing skills and thus their career potential.
Required Text: Meyer, Sebranek, and Van Rhys, Write for Business: A Compact Guide to Writing & Communicating in the Workplace, 2004.
Created April 2009