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Business Communication Resources

Effective Business Communication Skills
The 5 Most Critical Business Communication Skills for Getting Ahead
In order to succeed in business, you must be able to communicate your ideas clearly to others. Business communication can be broken down into five broad subjects, each of which are briefly highlighted in this resource from Thomas Jefferson University.
Interpersonal Skills
From the Counseling Center at North Carolina State University, this resource includes examples of interpersonal skills and a self-assessment to evaluate your own interpersonal skills.

Practical Business Communication by Emma-Sue Prince
Call Number: HF5718 .P75
This hands-on book will equip your students with the tools needed to be effective communicators in the workplace. It increases students' awareness and understanding of how their brain works and how it interprets information, thereby helping them to process information more effectively and create stronger relationships and networks.
The Interpersonal Communication Playbook by Teri Kwal Gamble; Michael W. Gamble
Call Number: HM1166 .G367
Offering an array of communication settings for readers to practice skills, this text makes it easy to see how relevant theory can be applied to develop and maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, romantic partners, and coworkers.

Effective Business Letters (Emily Post Institute)
Instructions for composing a professional business letter.
Writing the Basic Business Letter (Purdue OWL)
This resource from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University outlines the parts of a basic business letter and how to write and format each part.
Business Writing Essentials (GCFGlobal)
An overview on a broad range of topics related to business writing from GCFGlobal / GCFLearnFree.org.
Professional Email Etiquette (Business Insider)
From Business Insider, 15 email etiquette rules every professional should follow.

The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need by Laura Brown; Rich Karlgaard
Call Number: HF5718.3 .B765
A winning combination of how-to guide and reference work, The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need addresses a wide-ranging spectrum of business communication with its straightforward seven-step method.
Business Writing Today by Natalie Canavor
Call Number: HF5718.3 .C3655 2016
This guide shows you how to use strategic writing to achieve your own immediate and long-range goals in all media, from email to resumes, blogs to proposals, tweets to video.
The Business Student's Phrase Book by Jeanne Godfrey
Call Number: HF5718.3 .G63
This compact phrase book of key business terminology is an invaluable resource for students who want to communicate their ideas, arguments and analyses with greater clarity and precision.

Résumés and CVs (Purdue OWL)
These OWL resources will help you compose effective résumés and curricula vitae (or CVs) for your job search. Other links provide information on additional job search writing, such as applications and job search letters.

How to Write a Stellar Executive Resume by Brenda Bernstein
Call Number: HF5383 .B427
A step-by-step guide that empowers readers to create an effective and stand out from the crowd as a top candidate for an executive position.
Modernize Your Resume by Wendy Enelow; Louise Kursmark
Call Number: HF5383 .E47893
This book shares the latest and most powerful writing, formatting, and design strategies that work in todays online, mobile, technology-based employment landscape.
Knock 'em Dead Resumes by Martin Yate
Call Number: HF5383 .Y38 2016
Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic, effective resume.

Global Business Etiquette: A Guide to International Communication and Customs by Jeanette S. Martin; Lillian H. Chaney
Call Number: HF5389 .M375 2012
This book provides the invaluable intercultural knowledge to help you make a deal, sell your product, or find a joint venture, no matter where your business takes you.
Bridging the Culture Gap: A Practical Guide to International Business Communication by Penny Carté; Chris Fox; Canning International Staff
Call Number: HF5389 .C36 2008
Packed with fascinating cases, cultural awareness scales, communication style tests and practical tips, this lively guide will help anyone to become a better communicator.
Intercultural Business Negotiations by Jean-Claude Usunier
Call Number: HD58.6 .U78
Provides a guiding framework that is both refined and contextualized and provides managers with the key skills necessary to navigate difficult negotiations where partners may differ in terms of culture, communication style, time orientation, as well as personal and professional backgrounds.
Say Anything to Anyone, Anywhere by Gayle Cotton; Alexander Kravtchenko
Call Number: HM1211 .C68
The five steps to successful selling, negotiating, and managing multi-culturally Say Anything to Anyone, Anywhere gives readers five simple key guidelines to create rapport and organize strategies for success across different cultures.

17 Tricks to Master Microsoft PowerPoint
The tips provided in this short guide from PC Magazine are intended for users who have some basic knowledge of PowerPoint and are looking to get more out of the program. Tips are specific to PowerPoint 2013, though should be applicable to other versions as well.
PowerPoint In-DepthTutorials
In this free PowerPoint tutorial, learn how to use themes and background styles, add pictures and clip art, modify charts and lists, and do more to create standout presentations.
PowerPoint Tips & Tricks
From Cornell University, this PDF guide offers instructions on various features of PowerPoint 2010.

Canva
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Creative Commons
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Flickr Commons
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Google Images
Search images, limit by usage rights.
Piktochart
The free version allows you to easily create infographics and presentations.
Wordle
Word clouds.
WordPress
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