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Delivery mode: Individualized study online or
grouped study.**
Credits: 3 - Applied Studies.
Prerequisite: None. ENGL 189 is recommended for ESL students. Students should be confident of their ability to write university-level English. Anyone in doubt may seek the advice of the course professor.
Centre: Faculty of Business
ADMN 233 has a Challenge for Credit option.
**Note: Students registering in grouped study, or grouped study international mode are advised that there may be some differences in the evaluation and course materials information indicated below. To obtain the most up-to-date information, contact the Faculty of Business Student Support Centre at 1-800-468-6531.
ADMN 233 is a course for students who wish to improve their written communication as it applies to the workplace. Writing in an organization is similar to other types of writing in that it is a creative process and a communicative act. Writing in organizations involves a problem-solving process requiring that one analyse situations, make decisions, and inform others of those decisions.
When you complete this course, you should be able to
Section 1: The Writing Process
Section 2: Business Correspondence
Section 3: Reports and Proposals
To receive credit for ADMN 233 , you must complete four assignments, the 10 quizzes, and a Final Examination. You must achieve a grade of at least “D” (50%) on the Final Examination, and a minimum overall course grade of “D” (50%). The weighting of the composite mark is as follows:
10 Chapter Quizzes (1% each) | Assign 1 (Diagnostic Writing Assessment) | Assign 2 | Assign 3 | Assign 4 | Final Exam | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10% | 5% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Note: The final examination for this course must be taken online at an invigilated location. It is your responsibility to ensure a computer with an Internet connection and Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is available for your use at the invigilation centre.
Guffey , M. E. (2003). Business Communication: Process and Product (4th Ed., Interactive Text Version). Mason, Ohio: South-Western. ISBN 0-324-18880-3
The print textbook includes instructions for registering to access the online textbook.
The course materials for this course are shipped as a shrink-wrapped package. If the shrink wrap is broken, the materials are not returnable.
Students will access all other course materials online.