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OACP 1300: Business Writing Techniques
Effective date
November 2020
Department
Office & Admin CertificateProg
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This six-hour course consists of two modules: Effective Memo, Email, and Report Writing, and Writing Business Letters. The purpose of the of the course is to introduce participants to standard formats for memos email, and reports, and to review qualities of effective business writing.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Continuing Professional Development
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss standard formats for memos, emails and reports
- Review the modern and powerful language of business in order to get results
- Review effective business letters
- Identify qualities of clear, powerful messages that appeal to a reader's point of view
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 6
Total Hours: 6
Total Hours: 6
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S based on class exercise and partipation
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Module 1: Effective Memo, Email and Report Writing (3 hrs) • Proper email style and usage • Email formatting • Email etiquette • Business report functions, categories and format Module 2: Writing Business Letters (3 hrs) • Give basic guidelines for good business writing by: • Using the active voice • Promoting a "You" attitude • Keeping a positive tone • Using transitions • Updating to modern language • Discussing basic letter formats and letter formulas • Practicing writing different types of business letters • Recommending further practice with valuable resources • Report writing process
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.