(WINTER 2010)

A required course in the Certificate Program in Administrative Management. An elective course in the Certificate Programs in Business Administration, Human Resources Management and Investor Relations.
Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts clearly, concisely and with a style that gets your writing read. Improve your skill at using this powerful instrument by learning to select and use appropriate formats, use the correct medium and adjust your writing style accordingly, as well as identify your objective and communicate it clearly. You'll also learn to spot, avoid and correct the most common writing pitfalls and gain valuable experience analyzing, writing and revising a complete spectrum of business documents. From a simple interoffice memo to a twenty-page business proposal, learn how to put good writing to work for you. You must take the Pre-Assessment . Although this course does not have a prerequisite; this assessment is required at the beginning of the course to ensure the accurate placement of each student. Keep in mind, you are not officially enrolled in the class until you have taken the Pre-Assessment. This assignment is not graded; it is simply a mechanism for determining correct placement. All submissions will receive a response. Please allow at least two days for your instructor's response.

Marilouise Carlisle, M.A., is an expert in the field of organizational communication and specializes in interpersonal and written communication skills training and development. Her professional experience encompasses over 20 years in business and higher education positions. She has authored a variety of publications ranging from local and statewide initiatives, internal communication processes and procedures, marketing materials, and numerous organizational reports, manuals and business plans.