Presents a colloquium (based on exchange of opinions on the "Bizcom" listserv on the Internet) that explores the concept of writing well. Illustrates the influence of electronic mediation on the communication process. (SR)

States that writing must be taught in a way that interests and involves students and prepares them for life outside the writing classroom. Gives examples of appropriate assignments, including writing a letter of complaint and writing job application letters and resumes. (DF)

In the business writing class, teachers should consider the following suggestions: (1) capture students' interest and involve them, (2) prepare them for life outside the English classroom, (3) help them better understand the writing process, and (4) show them that writing occurs in a context that includes a writer, one or more readers, and a host…