Business Writing Today: Practical Guide for Professionals - International Edition | Improve Workplace Communication & Reports

Business Writing Today is a perfect name for this book. I read this for a Strategic Writing course and we were fortunate to have Natalie Canavor guest lecture one day. Her knowledge and expertise are so evident in the cohesion of what she wrote in her book and what she said in her lecture.As the subtitle states, this book is a practical guide – whether you are a student or a professional. As a student, it prepares you well for the business world. As a professional, it improves your writing in the context of your experience. One of the author’s main points is that all writing asks for something. In chapter 2, she gives an example of a sending an email reminder for a business meeting. To improve the communication, she suggests figuring out what you are asking for: is it for people to show up on time or is it for them to be prepared with ideas or suggestions? The answer will influence how you write the email.Throughout the book, you are taken through how to plan well and improve your writing in the context of business communications. The author discusses writing to persuade, writing for the Internet and writing for oral presentations. Overall, the content is useful and well written and the book’s structure makes it easy to find what you need. I highly recommend this book and I will be keeping it as a reference for the rest of my time in college and my future career.