PRDV002: Professional Writing (2015.A.01)

1.1.2: Common Genres

• 1.1.2.1: Business Letters and Memos

  • Memorandums and Letters URL

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    Read this section. You may want to take notes on the basic elements of business memos and letters.
    

• 1.1.2.2: Electronic Communication

  • Text, Email, and Netiquette URL

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    Read this section, which discusses when electronic communication is appropriate in a professional context.
    

• 1.1.2.3: Proposals

  • Business Proposals URL

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    Read this section. This section provides an overview of the elements and purpose of effective business proposals. Page two of this section pertains to the sections commonly found in a proposal: the cover page, executive summary or abstract, background, the body of the proposal, etc. When you are writing a proposal, you might want to use these categories as section headers for your proposal.
    

• 1.1.2.4: Presentations

  • 1.1.2.4.1: Informational Presentations

    • Creating an Informative Presentation URL

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      Read this section, which explains the basic structure of an informational presentation.
      

  • 1.1.2.4.2: Persuasive Presentations

    • Functions of the Presentation to Persuade URL

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      Read this section, which explains how presentations can be used to motivate action.