Essentials of Business Communication, 10th Edition

What you’ll find inside

Essentials of Business Communication, Tenth Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey and Dana Loewy teaches practical writing and communication skills for professional settings. The supplied electronic PDF identifies both authors and the tenth edition. The book moves from grammar and writing fundamentals toward the business messages and documents readers prepare for school, work and job searches.

From clear sentences to workplace documents

The text develops core skills in grammar, punctuation, style and revision, then applies them to emails, memos, letters, reports and resumes. Its applied examples show how purpose, audience and organization shape a business message. Readers can use the sequence to practice planning a message, presenting information clearly and reviewing a draft for tone, correctness and readability. A grammar and mechanics handbook at the end provides a place to revisit common writing questions while working through assignments.

Communication in a digital workplace

Guffey and Loewy address electronic messages and professional communication through digital media, including social media in workplace contexts. The chapters link writing choices with the way a message is received, helping students consider clarity, courtesy, format and professional image. Exercises and model documents can support practice across short routine correspondence and longer business documents. The book’s purpose is to build transferable communication habits, rather than provide a template for every organization’s policies.

Who may use this business writing ebook?

Students in business, management and career-readiness courses can use the book to review writing conventions and practice common workplace formats. Job seekers may revisit the resume and employment communication topics, while professionals can use the handbook as a refresher. Compare this tenth edition with the version assigned by your instructor, particularly because later editions may update examples, technology and course materials.

Edition, PDF and course access

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