Essentials of Business Communication

Essentials of Business Communications is a must-have resource for students who are looking to succeed in today's technologically enhanced workplace. Retained in this new edition are the elements that have made it so successful -- clear and concise examples, accurate model documents and strong practice exercises that do not overwhelm the students. The textbook/workbook format is a convenient all-in-one learning package. The text builds on grammar and mechanics skills to help students learn to effectively communicate in the workplace.

Richard Almonte holds a doctorate in English from McMaster University. He is professor of English and Business Communication in the Faculty of Business, Arts and Design at George Brown College in Toronto, where he teaches courses in Composition and Business Communication as well as electives in Business Journalism and Early Canadian Fiction. A dedicated professional, Mary Ellen Guffey is Professor Emerita of Business from Los Angeles Pierce College. She has taught business communication and business English topics for more than thirty years and has written several market-leading, internationally acclaimed textbooks, including BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRODUCT and ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION. A leader in the field, Dr. Guffey partners with and mentors hundreds of business communication instructors across the country. Her newsletters have a loyal readership around the world while her workshops, articles, websites and other teaching materials help instructors with all levels of experience achieve better results in their courses.