How to write a powerful business report
When a company needs to make an informed decision, it can create a business report to guide its leaders. Business reports use facts and research to study data, analyze performance, and provide…
How to write a formal business letter
Whenever you need to communicate with another company or share important news, business letters can present your message in a classic, polished style. Unlike internal memos, business letters are usually written from…
What is a Rubric?
Merriam-Webster in part defines a rubric as “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests”. As indicated by this definition, many instructors use rubrics…
Feedback and Grading
The authors bounced back-and-forth about whether to include this section in the book. In the end, our desire to give students as much advantage as possible for demonstrating good writing…
Writing and Business Models
In our teaching, we are often asked by students to provide examples of the topics we are covering. Often, such examples are seen by those same students as the “correct…
Business writing essentials
At some point in your professional life, you may need to write something. It’s nothing to be intimidated by, though! Business writing is any written communication used in a professional setting,…
Business Writing: Plan Your Plan
Like anything else in life, your business plan is something that must be planned to be a successful document that will support and enhance the presentation of your company's short…
Choosing fonts for business documents
In order for your content to be the focus of your document, your text needs to be professional and easy to read. This is why choosing the right font is such a…
Different types of documents
With several types of business documents out there, remember that each one may have unique formatting needs. For instance, business reports may require page numbers or a cover page, while…
How to format a business document
Formatting a business document can seem daunting, but we’re here to help boost your confidence. With a little practice, you can get your document looking organized and professional. Your company…
