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An Introduction to Business Writing
The Business Communication Lab,Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas
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Audience-driven
Front-loaded
Goal-minded
Your message will always be:
The place where understanding occurs; the place where decisions can be made
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• Tone
• Specificity
• Response
• Relevance
Connect with your audience
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What tone should I adopt?
I need you to send me the files by 4:00 P.M.
Did I miss anything in class today?
I think the grade you gave me is unfair.
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• I feel that class went well today.
• Due to the fact that the weather was inclement and icy, I could not attend class.
• At this point in time, I would like to ask for some help on Problem 6, which I did not understand.
How specific do I need to be?• I feel that class went well today.
• Due to the fact that the weather was inclement and icy, I could not attend class.
• At this point in time, I would like to ask for some help on Problem 6, which I did not understand.
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• Avoid colloquialisms, idioms, or clichés
• Use a simple sentence structure
• Write with precision but in plain terms
How will the audience respond?
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• Answer the “so what” question
• Define all unfamiliar terms or abbreviations
• Give the reader all the information necessary to understand your message
Are my ideas relevant?
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Response activities• He hit a home run on that presentation.
• You will not be charged the first monthly fee unless you don’t cancel within the first thirty days.
Garret XToday, 11:45 PM
Subject: Class
This is Garret from your 8:00 am class. I’m trying to submit the assignment that’s due at midnight and BlackBoard is not working.
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Revise with your peer: • The widget I purchased from your facility has ceased
working after only 45 days. I purchased an additional 60-day warranty. Thank you for your time and consideration.
• It is necessary that the general student population carry on collective discussions pro and con with regard to the student services proffered to them by the university.
• Go to the UGPO to find out your FBC instructor.
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To Recap…
Business Communication vs. Academic Writing
• Audience-driven• Goal-minded• Front-loaded
• Personal opinions• “Fluff ” language• Build-up to reveal
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How do I do my “job?”
• Analyze facts• Locate patterns• Rank importance• Provide recommendation
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Integrating sources
• Make it flow• Always give credit• Paraphrase
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How do I start?
• Consider your audience: R2W executives • Consider your job: Research and recommend• Consider what is needed: 2 concise suggestions
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Business brief format:
1 inch margins
Title with a line break
Left-aligned
No page numbers needed
1 line break
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Submitting on BlackBoard
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