Do you (or does anyone you know) use field work exercises in your business
communication courses?
I have recently completed a pilot analytical report-writing course at
Ryerson University that centred around a single question about written
communication in the workplace. As part of my ongoing research I am
trying to determine to what extent field work is used to teach business
communication by instructors at post-secondary institutions in North
America. That is, do instructors have their students conduct qualitative
or quantitative primary research, such as interviewing, experiments and
surveying? If so, how does this research fit into the
course structure, and what are the perceived benefits of using this
approach? Do respond as well (giving reasons) if you have stopped using, or
have deliberately chosen not to use field work.
You can reply to me at my academic address ([log in to unmask]).
I look forward to your responses.
Cheers,
Linda
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