WRIT 104W - Workplace Communications

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): score of 11 or better on the FVCC Writing Placement, or a score of 7 or higher on the ACT Writing, or a score of 18 or higher on the ACT English. Students who do not meet the prerequisite requirement must co-enroll in WRIT 100 and WRIT 104.
This course reviews the basic elements of grammar and language arts skills required for writing in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on writing business letters, memos, emails, and reports for a variety of professional applications. (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Determine audience, purpose, and topic for workplace writing tasks;
Develop skills in prewriting, organizing, drafting, editing and revising documents;
Produce and edit workplace-related documents, including instructions, digital communications, reports, and industry-related research;
Demonstrate basic competency in the use of grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics;
Design and evaluate documents in order to clearly and effectively communicate the message to the intended audience;
Demonstrate the ability to work individually and in small groups to produce written documents.