《商务英语写作》课件Lecture 1 Homework and Key.pptVIP

Question One What is the definition of Business Writing? Definition of Business Writing Business writing is writing for business purposes. All the writing affairs concern selling and buying between two organizations or companies in comparatively formal situation. Letters, memos, emails and reports are generally considered as the most fundamental types of business documents based on frequency and characteristics in business practices. Question Two How many kinds of typical business writings? What are they? Definition of Business Writing There are four typical business writings. Letters, memos, emails and reports are generally considered as the most fundamental types of business documents based on frequency and characteristics in business practices. Question Three How many processes of Business Writing? 5-Step Business Writing Process Step 1 Preparing Step 2 Formatting Step 3 Organizing Step 4 Drafting Step 5 Revising Question Four What are the differences between academic writing and business writing? The Differences between Academic Writing and Business Writing 1.Similarities: Both academic writing and business writing attempt to communicate something important to an audience in a concise, compelling manner. 2. Differences (1) Academic writing at college involves essays or assignments for a teacher who then corrects the work and awards a grade. (2) Business writing is intended to make business transactions or recommendations for a course of action. Business writing tends to be simple, direct, concise, and courteous to better fulfill its purpose. * *