Program Overview

Writing Program

The Writing Program is designed to meet the needs of students planning careers in business and the writing improvement needs of current working professionals. The program covers the purposes and styles of business writing and allows students plenty of focused writing exercises.

About the Program

• The program is based on the "plain language" philosophy of Rudolf Flesch and his followers.
• The class writing assignments are structured around scenarios where students apply both writing and critical thinking skills in the context of real business writing situations.
• Students will write memos, letters, electronic messages, a collaborative report, and a short individual report.
• They will also help plan and deliver a brief oral presentation.
• Work will be graded on a portfolio system, where revision will be rewarded.
• Because much work will be done in class, attendance is mandatory.

Course Details

• Course Code: 01:355:203
• Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Credits: 3
• SAS Core Certified: WCr
• Course Description: Business Writing Essentials is designed to meet both the basic communication needs of students planning careers in business and the writing improvement needs of current working professionals.
• Course Text: Oliu, et al., Writing that Works, 10th ed.
• Note: Students cannot receive credit for both 355:202 and 355:203 (Technical Writing Essentials and Business Writing Essentials, respectively).

Program Structure

• The program includes a range of courses, such as:
  • College Writing
  • 201: Research in Disciplines
  • Business & Technical Writing
• The program also offers a Minor in Business & Technical Writing, which includes:
  • About the minor
  • Requirements
  • Current BTW Minors
  • Student Testimonials
  • Certificates

Research and Special Programs

• The program includes special programs, such as:
  • Research Writing Conference
  • Writing Program Institute
  • Dialogues@RU
  • Rutgers English Language Institute
• The program also offers internships and employment opportunities.

Academic Calendar

• The program follows the university's academic calendar, which includes:
  • Course Schedule Planner
  • SAS Academic Advising
  • SAS Core Curriculum
  • University Schedule Of Classes
  • Web Registration System

Writing Requirements

• The program has writing requirements, including:
  • First Writing Requirement: College Writing (WC)
  • Additional Writing Requirements: WCd, WCr

People

• The program includes:
  • Directors
  • Staff
  • Writing Program Faculty

Tutoring and Support

• The program offers tutoring and support services, including:
  • Writing Tutoring
  • Advising
  • Transfer Students
  • Grade Appeal
  • Plagiarism

Accessibility

• The program is committed to accessibility and encourages individuals with disabilities to direct suggestions, comments, or complaints concerning any accessibility issues with Rutgers websites.