Welcome to our business communications guide, created to help you find resources for writing assignments, preparing presentations, obtaining writing tutoring, and refining your skills for the workplace.
In a recent article, employers and writing coaches said that some business-school graduates tend to ramble, use pretentious vocabulary or pen too-casual e-messages. As well, employers would prefer to see students trained in 'persuasive writing' before they are hired. (Source: Students Struggle for Words, Wall Street Journal, March 3, 2011)
Writing well conveys our ideas convincingly. It also provides a strong advantage in the workplace, helping our careers progress.
For help in finding materials for your business writing and research, contact:
David Lam Librarians
UBC Okanagan Business Librarian
