MGMT111
Writing in the Workplace
The quality of your written communication is critical to your personal and corporate success. Substantially improve your business writing skills through instruction in the writing process, generating strategies, audience analysis, structure, persuasive strategies, format, style, and revision.
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Sessions | Date/time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT111-VA1137 | 8 | Saturdays Sep 28–Nov 30, 2013 9 am–12 noon |
Van | June Williams | $590 | Register |
What will I learn?
After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:
- Enhance the content and value of your writing by thinking creatively and critically
- Communicate clearly and effectively with readers by addressing their concerns, needs, and interests
- Tailor your writing to specific document formats
- Use the report format to facilitate reader access and comprehension
- Use a comprehensive revision process that results in correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
How will I learn?
This university-level course may consist of a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, examinations, projects, papers, assignments, and group presentations. You can expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis.
How will I be evaluated?
We'll evaluate your performance in this course using a combination of in-class or take-home assignments, exams, individual or group projects, participation, and attendance. To meet course demands, you should have an advanced level of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. If you have any questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact us.
Textbooks and learning materials
Course fees do not include textbooks or other materials, which you may purchase from the SFU Bookstore. We recommend you purchase your textbooks as soon as you've registered. The quantities are limited at the bookstore.
The textbook for this course is The Plain English Approach to Business Writing (Revised Edition) by Bailey, Edward P. (1997, 1st ed., ISBN:9780195115659).
Professional development credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following designation(s):