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David, Carol; Stine, Donna – ABCA Bulletin, 1984
Reports the results of a series of long-range studies that demonstrate that participants in short courses improve their communication skills as much as students enrolled in semester-long college classes. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Communication, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
David, Carol; Stine, Donna – 1981
A study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a 5-hour- on-the-job writing course compared to a 30-hour college business communication course. The short business English refresher course focused on grammar, punctuation, and spelling; audience analysis; and direct, negative, and persuasive letters and memos. The college course focused on…
Descriptors: Adults, Business Correspondence, Business English, College Curriculum
