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"In addition to the cost-effectiveness of the text, I like the ease of access to all the information because it's an e-book. I can use the table of contents or simply type in a page number to access content quickly. The search feature makes it easy to find a specific term or phrase with just a few keystrokes. The e-book also makes it easy to find which chapters discuss a specific term or concept. My favorite thing about the e-book is Appendix A. Having the punctuation rules included with the text makes it ideal. The rules are much more accessible for students in the e-book. I'm finding my students are more likely to look up a rule because it's so easy to do. They don't have to remember to bring their text to class or dig it out of their backpack. There's no book to page through or papers to shuffle."
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Nancy Hicks, Ph.D.
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University
"I appreciate a text that students read, use, and can afford.”
Allyson Saunders, Department Chair
Weber State University
Weber State University
"I like how everything is explained in detail and examples are provided. It makes the information easier to understand. The pictures help me as a visual learner."
Student
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University
“I have taught many different types of writing courses, and Writing and Speaking for Business* is the most helpful text I have ever used. . . . This text will help prepare your students to begin their careers communicating and performing at a level far beyond their peers.”
“I have taught many different types of writing courses, and Writing and Speaking for Business* is the most helpful text I have ever used. . . . This text will help prepare your students to begin their careers communicating and performing at a level far beyond their peers.”
John Wight, Management Communications Faculty
Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management
Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management
"Four years ago, my students recommended I find a less expensive text for the undergraduate Management Communication class I teach, so I adopted Writing & Speaking for Business* as my text the next year. My students tell me they keep the book because of its many well-designed business documents and practical tips for public speaking. The appendix—often an afterthought for some textbook authors—provides indispensable exercises that help students improve grammar, punctuation, structure, and language. And if they take the GMAT later, the appendix will prepare them well for the verbal section of the test. I also appreciate how the authors incorporate feedback from colleagues when they update the text and how willing they are to discuss their approaches to teaching the material. I highly recommend Writing and Speaking for Business* as a valuable resource for your students. Think of the book as being a satisfying, well-balanced meal minus the excess calories you don’t need."
Sharon McMillen Cannon, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Corporate Communication
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School
"I have now been using your textbook for 4 semesters. It is probably crass, but what I like best about it is the book is short and inexpensive. I have a problem with books that cost $100-$250 for a semester's use. After 25 years of work as an accountant and manager, I have learned to appreciate brevity. My class uses the book for quizzes, exercises, grammar, and pictures. Students are often surprised how much stress is made on the visual design of business communications. This is an attribute that the textbook conveys well."
Liza Kiesell, Assistant Professor
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
“We had a meeting of all the [business communication] instructors recently. I was not in attendance, but saw one of my colleagues yesterday who is in charge of those meetings. He had an item on the agenda to discuss how everyone felt about the new text. He said everyone is happy with it. Actually, he said they are more than happy. They love it. He said it was unanimous!
“. . . the slideshows my students created last semester for their presentations were outstanding because of your approach to slide design. I required students to create their own slide templates according to your guidelines. At first they thought (and so did I) that this would be more difficult, but we were wrong. In addition, their slideshows were so much more impressive. My students were amazed with how professional their slides looked. I was so excited, I had to share some of the slide shows with my colleagues to encourage them to require students to follow your design guidelines. It is so worth it. I just want to say thank you for sharing this knowledge in your text. Despite the more than 20 years I've been teaching, I have never approached slide design this way.”
Nancy Hicks, Ph.D.
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University
“Writing and Speaking for Business* is the best business communication textbook I’ve had the privilege to teach from. When considering content and price, there isn’t a better deal out there; additionally, the content and examples are consistently excellent. It’s a concise, affordable, effective book that I recommend to all business communication instructors.”
Robert Watkins, Ph.D.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University
“I am using Dr. Baker's textbook for my Business Communication courses at Weber State University. I appreciate the organization of the text with each chapter following the OABC pattern. Dr. Baker introduces concepts and follows them with examples. The chapter activities provide students opportunities to implement the concepts from the chapters. I also really like the text because the text is less than 250 pages and costs less than $35, both very attractive to my students. I would recommend Dr. Baker's text to other business communication instructors.”
Diana J. Green, Professor
Weber State University
Weber State University
“I highly recommend Writing and Speaking for Business* to any teacher wanting to give students a competitive edge in today’s business world. It teaches business communication . . . concisely, accurately, and cost effectively.”
Val Johnson, Business Communications Instructor
Brigham Young University, Salt Lake Center
Brigham Young University, Salt Lake Center
“I had the opportunity to use Professor Baker’s 'Writing and Speaking for Business'* textbook in my business communication class, and the book enabled me to significantly increase my verbal score on the GMAT. Before taking that class, I had taken several GMAT practice tests and had scored around average on the verbal section. However, before I took the real GMAT, I reviewed the grammar section in 'Writing and Speaking for Business'* and scored significantly above average. The tips in the book are incredibly useful, and the examples make the rules easy to understand.”
Karen McCann, Student
“My 2nd edition copy has earned a place on every desk since grad school.”
Chris Cannon, Student
"The earlier edition was one of my favorite textbooks and perhaps the only one I've referenced multiple times since graduating."
Josh Thompson, Student
“This book is very good. I think this may be one of the only books I have read this year that I will end up keeping.”
Student of David Isaksen
University of Southeast Norway
University of Southeast Norway
“The Baker Book has improved my business writing skills dramatically. The information is easy to understand, yet detailed enough to teach the necessary principles. I have used its teachings many times in my current employment. I even recommended that we get a few copies for the office I work in. My supervisor is now reading the book to improve her business communication skills. It is a book that I will use both for this semester and for the rest of my career.”
Stephen Powell, Student
*Professional Writing and Speaking was formerly titled Writing and Speaking for Business in its first four editions.