Application letters and cover letters
Many people believe that application letters and cover letters are essentially the same. For purposes of this handout, though, these kinds of letters are different. The letter of application is…
Business writing is different
Writing for a business audience is usually quite different than writing in the humanities, social sciences, or other academic disciplines. Business writing strives to be crisp and succinct rather than…
The Writer’s Place in the Tutoring Center
The Writer’s Place tutors are undergraduate students who have completed an International College Reading & Learning Association certified training program on providing assistance to students at any stage of the…
Group Project Writing
Workplace teams have been lauded for improving the quality of decision making in an organization, for fostering innovation and creativity, and for improving productivity. Recognizing that organizational structures are getting…
Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to support your idea
In a research paper, it is important to provide ample, relevant, concrete, and persuasive evidence to support your idea. In particular, you need to synthesize information and arguments from multiple…
A compelling and debatable claim in the introduction
In the introductory section of your paper, it is important to present the main point of your thesis (e.g. “Argentina is a good place to invest now because [insert your…
Memos
Memo are written for a variety of reasons. Typically, they are used to provide a brief discussion of an issue, a short analysis of some information, or a point of…
Forms of Business Writing
There are numerous forms of what we might informally call business writing. These include: major reports, business plans, research studies, and memos. Some of these business writings may be rather…
General Writing Resources
THE WRITING PROCESS These OWL resources will help you with the writing process: pre-writing (invention), developing research questions and outlines, composing thesis statements, and proofreading. While the writing process may…
principles of business writing
Focus Adjust the scope and scale of your writing to influence the attitude and behavior of your readers. Develop a brief and outline, execute these consistently. Purpose Identify the purpose…
