Business writing today : a practical guide /
By: Canavor, Natalie
Material type: BookPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, c2019.Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xxv, 340 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9781544327860; 9781483358666Subject(s): Business writingDDC classification: 808.06665 CA BUItem type | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 808.06665 CA BU (Browse shelf) | Available | Nov2018 | T0060788 |
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808.06665 AL PR A practical guide to business writing / | 808.06665 BA WR Writing for impact / | 808.06665 BO WR Writing a report : how to prepare, write and present effective reports / | 808.06665 CA BU Business writing today : | 808.06665 EM WR Writing guidelines for business students | 808.06665 EM WR Writing guidelines for business students | 808.06665 FO BU The business writing coach |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. I. A structured planning system for all your communication -- 1. Business writing in the digital age -- and you -- 2. Writing to accomplish goals : build the foundation for every message -- 3. Putting the planning structure to work : always know what to say -- pt. II. Practical techniques to sharpen and improve your writing -- 4. Good sentences, the right words : the heart of good writing -- 5. The whole picture : pulling your best message together -- pt. III. The basics of business communication -- 6. E-mail : your everyday chance to build a professional image -- 7. Applying for jobs : r�esum�es, cover letters and networking -- 8. Letters and memos : they still count -- pt. IV. Creating persuasive messages, documents and materials -- 9. Writing to persuade, part 1 : the tools and techniques -- 10. Writing to persuade, part 2 : creating successful business documents -- pt. V. Writing for interactive world -- 11. Writing for websites and online readers : your ticket to a level playing field -- 12. Business meets the interactive world : leveraging internet opportunities -- pt. VI. Writing for oral presentation, video and public relations purposes -- 13. Present yourself : write well to speak well -- 14. Putting journalism and public relations techniques to work for you : professional strategies, techniques and tips.
The text instructs business students how to write for the 21st century business environment in the style it demands: clearly, concisely, powerfully, and with individuality. It also addresses explicitly the digital realm of email, social networking, and social media strategies.