This brief, practical guide illustrates the most common kinds of business correspondence that a university professor is required to produce and offers useful advice to make these communications as effective as possible. The author also offers general suggestions on effective writing, including brainstorming and collaborating, persuasion, outlining and revising, and designing documents.This brief, practical guide illustrates the most common kinds of business correspondence that a university professor is required to produce and offers useful advice to make these communications as effective as possible. The author also offers general suggestions on effective writing, including brainstorming and collaborating, persuasion, outlining and revising, and designing documents.PART ONE: MEMOS, LETTERS, REPORTS, AND PROPOSALS How to Write Better Memos How to Write Effective Letters Writing Reports Proposals That Work PART TWO: WRITING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS DOCUMENTS Readable Writing Developing Creative Ideas The Process of Writing Layout and Design Conclusion