WRIT3029W

WRIT 3029W - Business and Professional Writing (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available

Writing Studies Department (10994) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

WRIT 3029W - Business and Professional Writing (3 Cr.) Writing Intensive, Online may be available

Course description

In this course students practice writing and revising common business documents for today’s business world. Students write memos, proposals, cover letters, resumes, and digital and web content as well as practice choice of appropriate formats and media. The course draws from current business practices and stresses workplace collaboration, broader issues of professional literacy, and responsive writing styles. Students practice rhetorical analysis and discuss concepts such as audience, purpose, tone, and context when writing and revising their documents. Students analyze and write from a variety of perspectives and contexts including formal (researched reports, proposals) and informal (email, social media) communication. Students also build a professional online presence through such platforms as LinkedIn.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Discussion

Requirements

000595

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

01353

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

Yes

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall, Spring & Summer