This document provides an overview of a business writing course. It introduces business writing as a form of written communication used to convey important business information. The course will cover 10 units on topics such as effective written communication, business letter writing, report writing, surveys and questionnaires, and electronic communication. Business writing has several advantages over other forms of communication as written messages provide a permanent record, can be duplicated and distributed widely, and are capable of conveying complex ideas through proper layout. The goal is to help students acquire and practice good business writing skills valued in many organizations.
This document provides an overview of a business writing course. It introduces business writing as a form of written communication used to convey important business information. The course will cover 10 units on topics such as effective written communication, business letter writing, report writing, surveys and questionnaires, and electronic communication. Business writing has several advantages over other forms of communication as written messages provide a permanent record, can be duplicated and distributed widely, and are capable of conveying complex ideas through proper layout. The goal is to help students acquire and practice good business writing skills valued in many organizations.
This document provides an overview of a business writing course. It introduces business writing as a form of written communication used to convey important business information. The course will cover 10 units on topics such as effective written communication, business letter writing, report writing, surveys and questionnaires, and electronic communication. Business writing has several advantages over other forms of communication as written messages provide a permanent record, can be duplicated and distributed widely, and are capable of conveying complex ideas through proper layout. The goal is to help students acquire and practice good business writing skills valued in many organizations.
channel vital business information to person/organization concern. It is therefore very important in every organization to acquire and practice good Business Writing Skills. FORMS OF COMMUNICATION
SIGN & GESTURE – Body Language, actions
ORAL – Verbal, face-to-face or through phone WRITTEN – Business Writing, Memo, letter, etc ADVANTAGES OF WRITTEN MESSAGE
They provide a permanent record of messages or information. For
instance, a transaction or agreement: for confirmation and recollection of details. Evidence may also be necessary in legal affairs They provide confirmation and clarification of verbal messages, again in case evidence may be needed and at the same time as an aid to memory They are easily duplicated and sent to numerous recipients, this ensures that information, operational instruction will be consistent. It also enables office personnel to write one message instead of making numerous phone calls. They are capable of relaying complex ideas, , aided by suitable layout and permanence of record. Helps to seek funds by writing proposal Presents the financial position and performance of an organization by writing Financial reports 10 UNITS in BUSINESS WRITING
All the following 10 units will be covered to successfully complete
the course; 1. Effective Written Communication 2. Sources of Information 3. Plain English Writing 4. Academic Essay Writing 5. Business Letter Writing 6. Memorandum and Short Reports 7. Long Report Writing 8. Developing Surveys and Questionnaires 9. Electronic Communication 10. Writing Policies and Procedures END OF SLIDES
Internal Communication Consists of Messages That Are Sent Between People or Groups That Work External Communication Refers To Messages That Are Sent To People Who Do Not Work Within The