This workbook, designed for workplace literacy courses, contains materials for a business writing course. The course provides strategies for presenting ideas clearly and accurately. Introductory materials include objectives, a topical outline, and information on time for the course and continuing education credits. The 16 sessions of the course…

The second in a series of manuals designed for instructor/coordinators of Richland College's cooperative education seminars, this volume contains two learning modules focusing on nonverbal communication and business writing. In addition to stating student objectives and listing additional resources, each module introduces basic concepts and…

One in a series of ten mini-manuals on office communication proofreading, this booklet for office education students provides instruction in spelling. Included are terminal and specific objectives, spelling rules and related information, and tasks for practice. A test over the information presented concludes the manual. (Test answers are included…

One in a series of ten mini-manuals on office communication proofreading, this booklet for business and office students provides instruction in the use of apostrophes, quotes, italics, hyphens, brackets, ellipsis dots, leader dots, bullets, superscripts, and subscripts. Included are terminal and specific objectives, punctuation rules and related…

The course is designed to provide students with the skill and knowledge needed to compose effective business reports, including format of a report, informal and formal reports, minutes of meetings, agendas, itineraries, new releases, and advertising copy. Prerequisites include Business Grammar in Good Taste, Spell It Right, and Typing Business…

Reflects on the teaching of English at Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, which is part of the ongoing educational reform in the People's Republic of China. States that cultural exchange is necessary in order to maintain an effective program. (RAE)

Updates and supplements a previous survey by Chapman and Tate. Indicates the type and number of specialized nonfiction writing courses available for graduate and undergraduate English majors and discusses changes in course offerings and enrollment between 1975-76 and 1985-86. (SD)

Investigates the quality of 800 business letters using 43 business communication and writing deficiency criteria placed within one of the following categories: form, grammar, content, sequencing, and style. (NKA)

After citing factors (mainly the influence of linguistics and television) which have contributed to the present decline in correct English usage, ways are listed in which educators can teach students to write and speak correctly and effectively. (HD)

The basic office skills will be more necessary than ever in the office of the future, says the author in describing basic skills that should be taught for the word processing system: business English, language and communication skills, proofreading and editing, letter-writing principles, and communication psychology. (MF)

Seven textbooks for teaching Business English are examined with respect to the following criteria, for their suitability in a Business English course: (1) Vocabulary, (2) Structures, (3) Communication situations and practical operations, (4) Taped materials, (5) Variety of text material, and (6) Written production. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Examines a range of publications classified into coursebooks, business communication skills, and supplementary materials used in Business English courses. Findings reveal that progress has been achieved in incorporating flexibility, interest, and relevance in coursebooks and that most materials have a variety of native and non-native speakers on…

Reviews developments in Business English using findings from articles, dissertations, reports, and teaching material and considers the constructs underlying much of the published teaching material. An interdisciplinary approach is called for to take account of language, interpersonal communication skills, business know-how, and cultural issues.…

Describes the design of multimedia computer programming for personal computers that uses moving video to assist in the development of business English listening skills for learners of English as a Second Language. Reviews the aims of the project, the basic technological requirements, and the application's key features. (12 references) (MDM)

Describes an approach to teaching ethics in a business writing class. Discusses the use of a fictional case study and the writing of a code of conduct and ethics for the occupation the students hope to join. (SR)