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David L. Buckner
B CMU 301
Seattle Campus
Broad analytical approach to written communications as a management tool. Analysis of the psychology, semantics, planning, and principles of effective business writing. Practical application through messages that inform and persuade, grant and refuse; plus short business reports and applications for positions. Cannot be taken for credit if B CMU 302 already taken. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
The objective of Business Communications 301 is to improve your written and oral communication skills. In the course, you will learn how to choose the correct writing style; communicate successfully to your audience; organize your message; make a successful oral presentation using effective visuals; draft, revise and polish your writing; and analyze your writing for effectiveness.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures, small group work, practice of techniques.
Recommended preparation
A willingness to learn.
Class assignments and grading
The class is divided roughly into: 40% writing, 40% presentation skills, 20% software aids such as PowerPoint and Excel graph generation. You will write memos and letters, practice speaking before the class, and learn the software that will help you make effective presentations and graphs.
There are some credit/no-credit assignments; the remainder of the assignments are graded.
