ENG 312 - Business Writing

Institution:

Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA The course trains the students to function effectively as professional writers by showing them how to deal with decision making at different stages of the writing process (brainstorming, proposing, composing, and follow-up). Students learn to be aware of the conditions in which professional writers conduct themselves, interact with clients, and coordinate their functions within the team or organization. The course introduces students to a variety of the most common types of business documents and the conventions governing their production in print and multimedia formats. Students create products for clients using desktop publishing and multimedia applications where available. The ethical dimension of communication will also be considered. It is assumed that the student enters this class with a good grasp of grammar and the mechanics of writing; the course thus proceeds with stylistic and technical issues. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Completion of Core/LS writing requirement

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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