ENG 160 - Business and Technical Writing

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in ENG 22 or qualification for ENG 100 on the KCC placement test. ENG 160 is designed for students in the AS degree programs in Business Education and Food Service and Hospitality Education. It emphasizes mastery of the principles and practice of writing for business and technical purposes. Students conduct research (primary and secondary) on business-related issues and write reports. They write business correspondence (letters and memos) directed at specific readers. They also compose and present procedures and instructions. The course covers grammatical and rhetorical topics as they relate to clear, concise, and precise professional writing. Upon successful completion of ENG 160, the student should be able to: Write clear, concise, consistent, and correct prose for business purposes. Write good news, bad news, and persuasive business letters, including a letter of application. Write informational, analytical, and persuasive memos and reports. Use appropriate formats and styles for business letters, memos, and reports. Give clear instructions and make effective inquiries and requests. Summarize information accurately. Conduct library and electronic research, and write a survey of literature, with proper documentation, for a topic in the student's area of study or interest. Prepare a resume (hard copy and electronic). Use word processing software to prepare professional reports and correspondence.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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