This course develops the composition skills required of the competent writer in business and professions. Through continued directed practice, students develop competence in analysis, organization, and presentation of information in writing.
Students use critical thinking to write for different audiences.
This course fulfills the University's Proficiency 1 writing requirement. This goal recognizes the importance of strong communication skills and abilities, both for success at WMU and in the working world. Surveys of people in the workplace constantly affirm the worth of great communication skills. These skills will enable you to set yourself apart from other job or internship applicants and to advance beyond other employees once in the workforce. University policies regarding Plagiarism and Multiple Submissions as outlined in your catalog will be strictly enforced.