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Peer reviewedDeimling, Paula – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1992
Describes a three-part assignment in which each student writes a complaint letter and an adjustment letter responding to another student's complaint letter. Discusses how the third part of the assignment--journal entries--allows students to formulate their own criteria for excellent letters based upon their reactions to the letters they receive.…
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Higher Education, Journal Writing, Letters (Correspondence)
Peer reviewedStout, David E.; And Others – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1990
Reports a successful application of writing across the curriculum theory and practice at the introductory accounting level. Discusses the advantages of informal and formal writing assignments. Presents a number of suggestions designed to facilitate the use of writing across the curriculum techniques and to help ensure their successful application.…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Communication, Business Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHarmon, Gary P. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1990
Describes a personal finance course which uses special assignments designed to improve oral and written communication skills. Discusses assignments such as journal writing, letter writing, discussions with guest speakers, researching major household purchases, and managing a personal investment portfolio. (RS)
Descriptors: Business Education, Communication Skills, Course Descriptions, Course Organization
