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"We Regret to Inform You"--News of Nonappointment
Arnold, Vanessa Dean; Soskis, Mosetta S. – ABCA Bulletin, 1977
Provides guidelines for using the "bad-news" strategy for answering job application letters. (KS)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Communication Skills, Job Application, Letters (Correspondence)
The Universal Letter Writer: A Retrospective Review.
Carl, Helen – ABCA Bulletin, 1983
Discusses the advice on correspondence provided in "The Universal Letter Writer," a nineteenth century handbook written by Mathew Carey. Includes sample letters from the book illustrating various kinds of business correspondence from that period. (HTH)
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Letters (Correspondence), Models, United States History
Using a "Lazlo Letter" in a Business Writing Class.
Mayer, Kenneth R. – ABCA Bulletin, 1982
Explores the methodology of using more traditional types of business letter examples plus an unusual source, "The Lazlo Letters" (a compilation of letters written by comedian and comedy writer Don Novello), in a business writing class. (HOD)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Higher Education, Letters (Correspondence), Secondary Education
Students Can Design and Print Their Own Stationery
Gould, Lawrence – ABCA Bulletin, 1977
Discusses ways in which business communication students can create their own letterheads. (KS)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Graphic Arts, Higher Education, Learning Activities
Findings of an Experiment to Determine Frequency of Writing Activities Necessary to Develop Facility in Composing Effective Letters
Dalton, Marie – ABCA Bulletin, 1976
This study was undertaken to answer the following question: At what point do students achieve the highest gain in writing skill--after completing eight writing problems, after completing 16 writing problems, or after completing 24 writing problems? (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Educational Research, Higher Education, Letters (Correspondence)
Grammar, Theory, and Principles in the Basic College Course in Business Communication (What? Whether? How Much?)
Wilkinson, C. W. – ABCA Bulletin, 1977
Presents guidelines for teaching grammar and business communication theory and principles in a basic course in business-letter writing. (KS)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Business Communication, Course Descriptions, Grammar
Sales Letters and Application Letters: Drawing the Parallel.
Watkins, Donna – ABCA Bulletin, 1983
Discusses an introductory lecture that defines the similarities between sales letters and application letters for business communication students. (AEA)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Higher Education, Job Application
In-Basket: Communication through Classroom Dynamics.
Kogen, Myra – ABCA Bulletin, 1983
Describes a letter-writing project designed to teach students that style, voice, and connotation affect the nature and force of written communication in the business world. (AEA)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Course Descriptions, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
A Survey of the Chief Personnel Officers in the 500 Largest Corporations in the United States to Determine Their Preferences in Job Application Letters and Personal Resumes.
Wells, Barron; And Others – ABCA Bulletin, 1981
Discusses a survey of personnel officers that was designed to help perspective employees present themselves in the best possible way. The survey yielded data about the initial contact by job seekers, job application letters, and resumes. A copy of the survey instrument is included. (FL)
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Communication Research, Job Application, Job Skills
Evidence That Others Do Not Agree with Your Grading of Letters.
Wilkinson, Dorothy C. – ABCA Bulletin, 1979
Reports the results of a study that compared teacher rankings of seven business letters written by students. (RL)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Comparative Analysis, Grading, Higher Education
Where Has All the Syntax Gone?
Warner, Joan Elizabeth – ABCA Bulletin, 1979
Suggests ten ways to upgrade writing skills instruction, thereby improving student writing ability. Cites research in support of the ten suggestions. (RL)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Educational Needs, Educational Research, English Instruction
A Systems Approach to Written Business Communication.
Stull, Jim – ABCA Bulletin, 1978
Lists six steps to the systems approach, illustrating their use in resolving written business communication problems. (RL)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Business Education, Business Education Teachers