Business Writing

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An excellent guide from the University of North Carolina's Writing Center. This will help you write business letters required in many different situations, from applying for a job to requesting or delivering information. While the examples that are discussed specifically are the application letter and cover letter, this handout also highlights strategies for effective business writing in general.

Articles, advice and samples of various kinds of common documents written in business settings.

This website by the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University includes resources for workplace writers and people writing during the job search process. This collection of handouts will provide you with information about various aspects of business, technical, and professional writing.

Helpful guide from Peter Connor at Colorado State to get started with writing business reports, and report summaries, letters, memos, and email, or any document that communicates something about business.

This blog provides hints on clear writing for business purposes as well as links to many useful resources. A free monthly e-zine is also available.