Information Package / Course Catalogue
Business Writing Techniques
Course Code: BYA181
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Through this course, students will be taught the details of professional correspondence processes, covering both traditional and digital methods. Official correspondence—an essential aspect of office work—will be taught within the framework of the regulations governing the procedures and principles applicable to such correspondence. Additionally, the course will cover Electronic Document Management Systems and electronic signature processes. Detailed instruction will also be provided on the various types of official documents and business correspondence.

Course Content

The concept of correspondence, the points to note in correspondence, types of correspondence.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the concept of communication, its types and importance of communication in organizational communication. Define the concept of communication. Sort communication types. Define the concept of organizational communication; explain the importance of written communication in organizational communication.
2.They prepare official writings using official writing standards. Sort official font types.
3.Illustrates the official writings. Sort report types. Show source and footnote.
4.Teaches the creation, sending and receiving of the official writings both physically and electronically.
5.Teaches the curriculum vitae, report, technical note-making methods in detail.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of communication and correspondence
Week 2 - Theoretical
Written communication
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Importance of Written Communication in Organizational Communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Correspondence Techniques quiz
Week 5 - Theoretical
Formal Rules for Official Correspondence (The sections of official correspondence will be taught theoretically over the course of a few weeks.)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Formal Rules for Official Correspondence (The sections of official correspondence will be taught theoretically over the course of a few weeks.)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Formal Rules for Official Correspondence (The sections of official correspondence will be taught theoretically over the course of a few weeks.)
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam on types of official correspondence (the various types of official correspondence will be taught theoretically over the course of a few weeks).
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm exam on types of official correspondence (the various types of official correspondence will be taught theoretically over the course of a few weeks).
Week 10 - Theoretical
Business Correspondence (Letters) and Types (To be taught theoretically over two weeks)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Business Correspondence (Letters) and Types (To be taught theoretically over two weeks)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Special Documents (Resume and Reference Letter)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Purpose and types of reports
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reports and their types final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading100110
Quiz1202
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026