This course helps students develop their writing skills for careers in business and public policy. The primary objectives of the course are for students to understand the elements of the successful writing process; improver word selection and language use, style, tone, grammar, punctuation, and organization; and make good decisions about the format, layout, and design of documents.Special emphasis will be placed on writing personal bios and on short, persuasive emails and memos. Students receive instructor feedback and peer review of their writing.