Guide to Writing

The School of Business Guide to Writing is an introduction to the writing style, format, and protocol required by the School of Business. The following Table of Contents identifies the areas that are covered in the Guide to Writing.

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Table of Contents

• Introduction - includes an overview of the Guide to Writing.
• Section I: Forms of Business Writing - briefly explains reports, business plans, and memos.
• Section II: Analysis, Evaluation, and Synthesis - provides information on how to communicate why information is interesting in a business context, why it is relevant to the issue, and what conclusions should be drawn from that information.
• Section III: Grammar and Writing Guide - lists the top twenty-four grammar and writing issues and how to avoid making errors.
• Section IV: Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism - explains principles of academic honesty and how to avoid plagiarism in your writing.
• Section V: Campus Resources - presents information about the College library and the Writer’s Place and Tutoring Center.
• Section VI: Sample Grading Rubrics - contains sample grading rubrics for individual and group presentations.
• References

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