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OADM 1203: Business Writing 3
Effective date
May 2020
Department
Admin Professional 1 & 2
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Business Writing 3 gives students the skills to apply the communication strategies introduced in Business Writing 1 and Business Writing 2. In addition to developing a strategy to plan communications, students will learn the techniques for writing direct, persuasive, and negative messages. In addition, students will develop strategies for preparing a variety of reports.
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:
- Select an appropriate writing plan and manage writing time by effective use of the three phases of writing
- Emphasize or de-emphasize parts of a message by using appropriate voice and sentence structure
- Identify situations where it is appropriate to use the direct or indirect writing plan by interpreting viewpoints different from one's own
- Write routine emails and memos that inform, request, or respond by using the appropriate subject line, opening, body, and closing of emails and memos
- Write routine letters that inform, request, or respond with the appropriate opening, body, and closing
- Write persuasive documents with the appropriate opening, body, and closing
- Prepare documents delivering negative news with the appropriate opening, body, and closing
- Compose a short report in a form commonly used in business
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 29
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 19
Total Hours: 48
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 19
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
This course uses lectures, readings, presentations, and discussions to develop communication strategies for the workplace. Students will follow these strategies by when completing comprehensive exercises and assignments designed to develop critical thinking and clear communication.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Theoretical knowledge of topics |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Practical application of topics. Open book in-class writing assignment |
|
Assignments |
40 |
Letters, memos, and/or reports |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Review of the three phases of writing
- Direct writing plan for routine emails, memos, and letters
- Indirect writing plans for persuasive and negative news memos and letters
- Types of business reports and organizational strategies
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.