Andy Olstad

The guide seeks to help students apply the basic concepts for effective and concise business writing to compile a well written report acceptable within a business context. It provides a writing process designed for business students to demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, and persuasion and to use a business model effectively. It provides linkages to resources for improving business writing skills.

This second edition will be completed in three parts, first to expand upon the current writing exercises. Next to incorporate instruction about critical thinking in at least one chapter and throughout the existing chapters of the textbook. Finally, to add newly developed material using data visualization in business writing.