A short guide to business writing / Harry J. Bruce, Russel K. Hirst, and Michael L. Keene.

Contents;

Part one: Writing in the business world
1. Getting started: Defining your purpose
What objectives does this report have?
What audiences does this report have?
What uses will this report be put to?
etc,

2. Finding facts and ideas
The need for creativity in report writing
The connection between creativity and research
Sources for business information

3. Organizing your report
Using five common structural patterns
Going from structure to writing
Beginning to write

4. Writing your first full draft
Understanding the composing process
Avoiding common mistakes
Practicing good habits
etc.

5. Choosing and using graphics
The functions of graphics
The kinds and characteristics of graphics
The use of graphics

6. Revising and editing your report
Revising and editing for substance
Revising and editing for structure and function
Revising and editing for style

7. Designing your pages
See each page as a grid
Coordinate and balance the elements of pages
Emphasize important information
etc.

8. Checking and using your report
Checking your report
Using your report

Part two: Special projects
9. Writing and delivering speeches
Speaking versus writing
Writing the speech
Delivering the speech

10. Letters and memos
Letters, memos, phones, and faxes
Matters of form
Important internal structures
etc.

11. The most important report you'll ever write: Your portfolio of accomplishments
Seeing ourselves as others see us
The resume: Useful but limited
Beyond the resume: Your personal portfolio of accomplishments
etc.

Includes bibliographical references : p. 221 . _ Index : p. 222-224.