WGB 606 EFFECTIVE BUS. WRITING & PRESENTATION

This course teaches business and finance students to write clear, concise English in a direct, substantive, & action-oriented style. Assignments will focus on problem identification, analysis,and solutions using rhetorical strategies appropriate to a business audience. Each class will concentrate on a writing-related theme, including format, research, rhetorical strategies, and mechanics. Students will write an initial personal assessment of their academic and professional goals and their strengths and weaknesses. Assignments will include a case analysis; a company analysis as a Power-Point presentation; and a goals and professional development statement. In class writing will allow students to practice their writing and presentation skills in a low-stakes, supportive environment and to benefit from peer and instructor feedback. Students will be evaluated on their ability demonstrate coherence, conciseness, clarity, and correctness in their assignments and on their ability to apply specific rhetorical techniques suited to a defined audience and purpose.

Credits

3.00 Credit(s)

Distribution

Management

Offered

Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years