Emphasis is upon the development of practical skills in selection, organization, and presentation of data in technical reports and communications frequently used in business, industrial, and scientific fields. Additional study will be done in the methods of investigating information and writing a research report.

The strategies and techniques of writing letters, memos, and reports are emphasized for situations that arise in business. Business communication skills are developed and refined through assignments that include the writing of positive letters, negative letters, and other business messages. For greater development of these skills, a business report and an oral report are assigned to apply principles for writing analytical or informational reports. This is a required course for some majors. Co-requisite(s): ENG110 English Composition I 3 credits