Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is designed to prepare students as effective communicators in business and in the workplace. In addition to correct usage of the English language, students learn effective business writing principles, for example, brevity and succinctness. Skills and techniques for written communication, sentence structure, word usage, punctuation, spelling, business vocabulary, and business document formatting are included. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and effective writing techniques through analyzing written communication and composing and organizing paragraphs into effective business documents. Computer skills are utilized throughout the course to format business documents and conduct research on the Internet. Proofreading skills are also emphasized. This course focuses on the analysis, composition, and organization of written communication to write effective business documents. BUS 100 is required by several certificate and degree programs within the Business Division and is recommended for all business majors. It is also a prerequisite to BUS 310 - Business Communications. 