Synopses & Reviews
English and Communication for Colleges addresses the essential writing, speaking, and listening skills needed for success in today's workplace and gives special attention to grammar and mechanics as the foundation for good writing. Features and activities are designed to connect users to contemporary issues--including diversity, ethics, technology, teamwork and critical thinking.
Synopsis
Better communicators get better jobs! ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION FOR COLLEGES combines the best English and Communication principles to show you how to succeed in college and the workplace. Plus, you'll learn the material easily through team activities and case studies. And with plenty of study guides and internet resources, test time won?t be a problem either.
About the Author
Dr. Tom Means taught business communication courses at Louisiana Tech University for 25 years. Because he believes that strong communication skills are critical to a person?s success and individual satisfaction, he taught his business communication courses with simplicity, intensity, and enthusiasm. His classroom assignments were practical and as real-world as possible yet involved both writing and interpersonal skills. As department head, he developed and led a business advisory council which helped develop departmental curriculums. He is an active member of the Association for Business Communication and has served as President of its Southwest region. In recognition of his teaching, service, and research, Dr. Means was named one of Louisiana Tech University?s Distinguished Professors in 1994.
Table of Contents
1. Communicating in Your Life. 2. Diversity and Ethics. 3. The Foundation of English Grammar. 4. Expanding on Grammar Foundations. 5. Developing the Mechanics of Writing. 6. Continuing the Mechanics of Writing. 7. Writing with Style. 8. Writing E-Mails, Memos, and Letters. 9. Writing to Your Clients and Customers. 10. Writing Reports. 11. Graphics and Visual Aids 12. Technical Communication. 13. Technology in the Workplace. 14. Communicating with Customers. 15. Building Strong Customer Relations. 16. Presentations, Meetings, and Teams. 17. Getting a Job. Proofreader's Marks. Appendix: Answers to Checkpoints. Glossary. Index.