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OADM 1105: Business Writing 1
Effective date
May 2020
Department
Admin Professional 1 & 2
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Business Writing 1 will provide students with the skills to prepare documents using correct grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and mechanics while adhering to correct word usage. Additionally, students will be given a framework to plan workplace communications with an emphasis on written documents.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a good understanding of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and mechanics: communicate effectively to ensure reader can understand
- Edit previously written work to correct for errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and mechanics
- Demonstrate an understanding of standards of capitalization and number form
- Create cohesive paragraphs comprising effective sentences
- Demonstrate an understanding of the three phases of writing and interpret viewpoints different from one's own
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 31
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17
Total Hours: 48
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
This courses uses lectures and readings to explain material and uses assignments to put this information into practice. Students will complete assignments to develop their skills and quizzes to help identify strengths and weaknesses in learning the material.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Written exam covering elements of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, editing, word usage, and paragraphing |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
Written exam covering the three phases of writing |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Sentences/documents to be corrected demonstrating an understanding of correct grammar, punctuation, word usage, spelling, capitalization, and number form |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Preparation of documents to show understanding of readings and lectures |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions
- Punctuation: commas, semi-colons, and colons
- Word usage, capitalization, and number form
- Syntax: sentence structure, dangling and misplaced modifiers, common errors
- Paragraphing: keeping cohesion
- Writing plan: prewriting, drafting, and revising
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.