Business Writing Today

by Canavor, Natalie

• ISBN13: 9781071854068
• ISBN10: 1071854062
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781071854044
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781506388328
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-09-27
• Publisher: SAGE
• More Book Details

About This Book

Business Writing Today: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition

Business Writing Today: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition, is a highly practical and cross-disciplinary textbook designed to help students master the art of business writing. Written by Natalie Canavor and published by SAGE Publications, this book is a go-to resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills in a business context.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and professionals in various fields who need to communicate effectively in a business setting. It's also a valuable resource for educators teaching business communication courses at the college and university levels. Whether you're a student looking to succeed in your career or a professional aiming to enhance your communication skills, this book provides the tools you need to write clearly and strategically.

History and Editions

The 4th edition of Business Writing Today has been updated with new examples, success tips, resources, and expanded material on subjects that reflect current directions of professional communication. This edition includes new and updated good (and not-so-good) writing samples throughout the book, showing readers where and what to revise. The book also covers important topics like communicating in a diverse environment, developing empathy, thriving in a remote work environment, and entrepreneurship in the gig economy.

Author and Other Works

Natalie Canavor is the author of Business Writing Today: A Practical Guide. She is known for her practical approach to teaching business writing, focusing on step-by-step guidance and tips for success. While this book is her primary focus, it's clear that her expertise in business communication has been honed through years of experience in the field.

Key Features

• Structured Approach: The book provides a structured, step-by-step process to plan, write, and edit successful messages, business documents, reports, emails, digital media, and self-marketing materials.
• Strategic Communication: It presents a strategic approach to business writing based on analyzing goals and understanding audience.
• Practical Exercises: The book includes practical exercises that help readers apply the book’s ideas and techniques immediately through writing assignments, discussion, group projects, and activities.
• Adaptability: It demonstrates how to adapt good writing principles to online content, social media, video, blogs, PowerPoint, and other platforms.
• Resume and Cover Letter Guidance: A chapter on writing resumes and cover letters provides students with strategies for standing out in today's highly competitive workplace.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781071854044
• Other ISBNs:
• 9781071854068 (Hardcover)
• 9781071854051 (Softcover)

Publication Details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc.
• Publication Date: Not specified in the sources provided.
• Number of Pages: Not specified in the sources provided.
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book is available in both hardcover and softcover formats.
• It is also available as an eBook through VitalSource.

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