Wednesdays: 2-6 pm ~ Room 409 Instructor: Professor Gerald J. Alred Writing for Business Management covers both the theory and practice of
written communication in business (reports, memorandums, e-mails,
letters). This course will use the "case method" with the instructor
providing various scenarios of typical business writing situations.
Students will be expected to practice writing and revising through
in-class workshop groups as well as individually outside the class. The
course will also cover principles of clarity and coherence in English as
well as international issues in business communication. Students will use
The Business Writer's Handbook (7th edition) to study
business writing principles as well as to write and revise their
assignments. The Writing Process for Business
The Business Writer's Handbook,
Seventh Edition, (ISBN: 0-312-39324-5) can be purchased on Amazon or other
online bookstores. For information and useful resources on this subject,
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Course Syllabus
Writing for Business Management (Proseminar)
June 1 to July 16, 2004
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Major Topics
Routine Business Messages
Non-Routine Messages and Tone
Reports and Coherence
Style and Clarity
Usage and Correctness
Course Documents and Assignments
Course Schedule and Readings
Tuition Reimbursement Case
International Disaster Relief Case
Handbook Presentation
Internal Proposal
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