Standards for Written and Oral Communications Standards for Written and Oral Communications Professionals must communicate effectively.
Poor writing is probably the most common complaint that employers make about new college graduates.
For these reasons, this class emphasizes communications skills. You are held to the standard expected of an entry level employee. This may be a higher standard than you are used to. As defined in the University Catalog, an 'A' paper indicates superior work and is normally attained by few students. A grade of 'B' indicates very good work.