BUSAD 106 is a writing course for students
completing programs in business. The
course prepares students to accomplish
tasks and solve problems through the
written word. The mechanics, strategies,
and processes of technical writing, as well
as creative and critical thinking skills, are
applied to a variety of tasks which simulate
typical events in business. Techniques
are covered for creating effective business
letters, information summaries, proposals,
and reports, including references and
research sources and appropriate styles
and formats. In addition, original essays
responding to a review of rhetorical works
in the fields of business and economics are
prepared. The impact of organizational
procedures on business communications
is explored, and the automated technology
which facilitates this communication
is applied to a variety of tasks common
to the business organization.