Business Writing Basics

Dates:	October 1-8, 2013
Meets:	Tu from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 2 sessions
Hours:	6.00
CEUs:	0.60
Location:	UT Arlington CEWF-E200E
Fee:	$199.00
Textbook:	Recommended: HBR Guide to Better Business Writing. Bryan A. Garner.
Notes:	Flash Drive Optional. Required Book: HBR Guide to Better Business Writing (Harvard Business Review Guides) by Bryan Garner

Course Description

The Business Writing Basics course is for individuals who are responsible for creating business correspondence in the form of business letters, e-mail memos and messages. You will learn effective e-mail techniques and the structural/conceptual basics of the business letter. A portion of this class is dedicated to drafting and reviewing letters and e-mails. You will be given writing assignments and may also work on your own letters or e-mails during this time.

Topics include:

• Format
• Punctuation
• Style
• Voice
• Sequence
• Editing tips

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