A clear and practical text which helps students with all aspects of business writing: from note taking, writing reports, essays and briefing papers, to referencing and exam skills. Weblinks at the end of each chapter provide extra resources to help with writing and to explore the ideas discussed within the chapters further. Writing examples provide practical, visual samples of writing techniques.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. On being a business student; 3. Finding information; 4. Note taking; 5. The writing process; 6. Reports; 7. Essays; 8. Literature reviews; 9. Research proposals; 10. Research reports; 11. Briefing papers and short reports; 12. Referencing; 13. References and bibliography; Appendices: A. Using secondary material; B. Paragraphing, punctuation and pretentiousness; C. Presenting data; D. Exam skills.