Advice...

Spring '08 class:

First of all I would like to say congratulations on picking a great business writing teacher! I think you will enjoy your semester with Angie. I really liked working with a real client on a real project; it made what we were doing seem like it actually mattered. And that was nice.

I don't have much advice to give you. One thing I would tell you, is to remember that each individual is unique with individual tastes and preferences. So, when you work on your project, know that your client may not have the same taste as you. You are not making this project for yourself, but for your client; and ultimately it is for whomever the client's audience is. Another thing is to not underestimate the amount of work that you will have to put into the project. Some days it seems really easy, but other days it is frustrating and overwhelming. Knowing that going into it should help you be prepared.

That is all the advice I have for you.

I do want to tell you how useful what I have learned in this class has been for me. I am graduating in a few weeks, so all the things we did, as far as the actual business writing is concerned, has been very applicable to my life as I apply for jobs and interview at grad schools etc... So try and take something away from this class. Don't just squeeze by, but make it work for you. Someday, sooner or later, you will need to know how to write all these business documents.

Have a great semester!