Professional business writing is about writing with intent, clarity, effectiveness, and efficiency. This course will provide students with the skills needed to plan and execute various types of business communications (email, letter, report, proposal, and so forth) with tact and diplomacy. Students will learn about different audiences need and the importance of tone to use for each. Other topics include persuasion, constructive feedback, intercultural considerations, the importance of editing and proofreading, as well as formatting and citations.