Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide - Second Edition - Paperback

by Paul MacRae (Author)

Updated and expanded, the second edition of Business and Professional Writing provides more information on ethics, security, and primary research.

Back Jacket

Straightforward, practical, and focused on realistic examples, Business and Professional Writing: A Basic Guide is an introduction to the fundamentals of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, brochures and press releases, and oral presentations are included.

Exercises guide readers through the process of creating and revising each genre, and helpful tips, reminders, and suggested resources beyond the book are provided throughout. The second edition includes new sections on information security and ethics in business writing. New formal proposal examples have been added, and the text has been updated throughout.

Author Biography

Paul MacRae is an instructor of business and professional writing at the University of Victoria.