Towards More Manageable Formal Report Assignments

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Teaching the formal report can be difficult for the instructor; he must choose relevant topics, force the student to explore the library, and then grade voluminous reports. An alternative method for teaching the formal report is presented; students are assigned a company in the Fortune 500 to study. They must review current periodicals to determine what external factors affect the company and present a report no more than six pages in length. The advantages are many.

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A Simulated Approach to Business Writing

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Business writing in college should simulate the conditions students will encounter when leaving the academic world to begin their careers. The simulation approach gives students the chance to interact with peers on a one-to-one basis; they can also see the transference of skills to real life situations. The simulation consists of imaginary companies, and departments within companies, with students assuming the roles of various positions.

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Improve Business Writing Skills with Reactive Writing

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Journal writes may be used to improve student writing. A journal write is simply the student's reaction to what he has read. Students read business journals (Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, Wall Street Journal) and write letters or one-paragraph reactions. Students become interested in the material, and their writing skills improve.

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