Explains how multicultural communication can be incorporated into units and assignments in a variety of introductory business communications courses. Considers how multicultural communications principles can be included in several specific types of courses. (HB)

Outlines the major goals and units that might be instituted in an international business communication course. Discusses important features of such a course. Describes how one teacher undertakes and carries out the achievement of the goals. (HB)

Describes collaborative research and writing being carried out by scholars in the field of business writing. Narrates examples of long-term partnerships in which research has been carried out together by multiple contributors over a sustained length of time, along with its possible risks. (HB)

Narrates one example of a long-term partnership in which research has been carried out over a sustained length of time between two women at the same college. Discusses how differences can be negotiated, how collaborative ethics are formed, and how implications alter views of research. (HB)

Investigates whether an English and spelling pretest administered to business communication students helped teachers evaluate the language arts skills or deficiencies of their students. Finds that the test is a good predictor of performance ability in business communication and that the pretest and posttest scores help teachers and students to…

Discusses the history of business and technical writing based on a survey of over 200 articles and books grouped into 13 categories according to historical period (from ancient times through the twentieth century). Presents suggestions for further research. (NH)

Considers the role of conventions in business writing. Argues that students must be trained to work within specific writing contexts. Moves from a critique of convention to theories of context and intertext. Applies these theories to case studies and analyzes how rhetorical exchanges shape conventions. (HB)

Regression analysis of data from 144 students in business communication found that the freshman writing prerequisite improved course performance, whereas the computer literacy prerequisite did not. Those who completed a lower-level accounting course that was not required earned better grades in business communication. (SK)

Provides a descriptive basis for assessing three areas in research methods course work for United States students specializing in business and technical communication: research methods topics, required readings, and teaching or assessment methods. Suggests a proposed agenda for preparing students specializing in business and technical…

Suggests that educators view teaching and research, ivory tower and "the trenches," positivism and interpretive studies, English and business, theory and practice as two sides of the same coin; that coin is business communication. Addresses three integrative themes: (1) the synergy of scholarships; (2) the dilemma of disciplinary biases;…

Describes a "Stress Day" that parallels the reality of a workplace and places students under the pressure of a workday. Notes that it provides three stressors: high pressure, short time frame, and tight target job. Describes how students take charge of the class and use emails, memos, voice-mail and letters to arrange for a guest speaker for a…

The experiences of college students participating in Reading Buddies, a service learning project that involves helping elementary students with reading, are described. Techniques for integrating service learning into classes are presented. (SK)

The purpose of this study was to determine AACSB college of business deans' perception of selected communication competencies. The business communication competencies studied were: (1) writing and speaking; (2) Interpersonal/collaborative competencies; and (3) global communication competences. A questionnaire was developed and mailed to AACSB…

This study investigates the effect of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) training on student satisfaction with the collaborative writing process and product. Business communication students at an AACSB-accredited state university worked collaboratively on writing assignments in pre-and post-EQ-training sessions. Pre-and post-training surveys measured…

As organizations strive to succeed in an increasingly competitive international environment, they are recognizing the importance of maximizing intellectual capital, the collective knowledge that resides within their companies. More and more businesses are turning to wikis, sites where content is collectively edited by users, to maximize the…