Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Textbook(s): Textbook information is available at DCB Bookstore. This course does include a website called Aplia. Aplia.com is an online learning solution that helps students to study and understand all of the concepts from the textbook. It will give you grammar and writing fundamentals with instant feedback on every question. Your grades will automatically record into the Aplia grade book. This will ensure that you are reading and understanding all of the concepts in the course. OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS: You will need access to the Internet and an e-mail account. It will be helpful to have access to a Standard English dictionary and a current office reference manual, such as The Gregg Reference Manual. Course Requirements: 1. Thorough reading of assigned text segments and supplementary materials. Complete understanding of Aplia website and work continuously within the course in Aplia and Moodle. 2. Active, informed participation in online class discussion and activities and intellectual engagement at all times. 3. Assignments submitted on time and in appropriate format. All work will be prepared in Microsoft Word except for Aplia assignments. You need to label all work properly. You will need to use Microsoft PowerPoint for your final project presentation. 4. Regular online class attendance is expected each week. You will not be able to complete this course and pass by visiting the course infrequently. You must start immediately and complete weekly assignments. There is a deduction for late work and it will be near impossible to pass the course by procrastination and waiting to start the course at the end of the semester. Tentative Course Outline: You will complete all activities for the following: Business Writing Prepare a variety of business letters and memos (routine, goodwill, persuasive/sales, negative). Reports & Proposal. Create several short reports and proposals. Using Technology to Communicate. Engage in a variety of activities using technology (e-mail, chat, blogging, web sites and PowerPoint). Employment Communication. Prepare a variety of employment-related documents (résumés, cover letters, and followup letters).