Emerson, Writing Guidelines for Business Students is a concise yet comprehensive reference for all business students, covering various assignments that they will be exposed to during their studies including reports, case studies, reviews and online articles. The only guide in the market that focuses specifically on skills for business students, this is a reader-friendly text which helps students master the expectations of business writing skills at university. The early chapters focus on research and writing, and the latter chapters and appendices pursue more specialised aspects of assignments, which allows the resource to be used as a reference tool throughout a business degree. Instructor companion website includes instructor manual, PowerPoints, checklists and worksheets.

This text is a concise yet comprehensive reference for all business students and covers the various forms of writing they are required to produce, from note-taking to essays and reports.

The world of rules -- How rules work -- A brief history of rules -- Types of rules -- The building blocks of natural language rule statements -- Fact Models -- How to write quality natural language rule statements -- An end-to-end rule management methodology -- Rule statement templates and subtemplates.

Straightforward, practical, and focused on realistic examples, Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide is an introduction to the fundamentals of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, brochures and press releases, and oral presentations are included. Exercises guide readers through the process of creating and revising each genre, and helpful tips, reminders, and suggested resources beyond the book are provided throughout. The second edition includes new sections on information security and ethics in business writing. New formal proposal examples have been added, and the text has been updated throughout.

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