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This is an online magazine by Bovee & Thill, authors of the leading textbooks in business communication, published by Pearson, featuring resources for business communication and business writing instructors. For more information about Bovee & Thill texts and the exclusive, superior materials they provide for teaching a modern course, visit http://boveeandthillbusinesscommunicationblog.com. For instructor examination copies, go http://blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com/texts. To find your local sales representative, visit http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/replocator. To contact the authors, use this form:  https://businesscommunicationnetwork.com/contact-us/. To get a free Comprehensive Guide to Business Communication Instructional Resources, visit http://blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com/resources.  Subscribe to a free weekly newsletter of new posts to all 11 of Bovee & Thill’s Online Magazines: http://sco.lt/8kgeVV.
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Avoiding Ethical Lapses in Business Communication

Avoiding Ethical Lapses in Business Communication | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com - May 4, 2021 11:07 AM

Ethical communication includes all the information an audience needs to make an informed decision or take an informed stance on an issue and is not deceptive in any way. Whenever you communicate in business, you ask audiences to trust that you will provide information that is complete and true.

 

If you intentionally violate that trust, you have engaged in unethical communication. Unethical communication can take several forms: withholding information, distorting information, and plagiarizing. Note that some of these choices can also be illegal in certain circumstances.

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20 Words Most of Us Think Are the Same--But Aren't

20 Words Most of Us Think Are the Same--But Aren't | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.rd.com - November 17, 2020 9:07 AM

"You're probably saying these things interchangeably."

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Instructors and Students Love Bovee & Thill Textbooks in Cities Nationwide

Instructors and Students Love Bovee & Thill Textbooks in Cities Nationwide | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.pinterest.com - December 3, 2020 11:22 PM

Look at this page on Pinterest to see if you can find your city among those listed.

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Bovee and Thill's Texts Are the Most Widely Adopted Business Communication Texts Throughout the World

Bovee and Thill's Texts Are the Most Widely Adopted Business Communication Texts Throughout the World | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.pinterest.com - December 14, 2020 9:55 AM

Bovee and Thill's texts are the most widely adopted business communication texts throughout the world.

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Bad News for Business Communication Instructors

Bad News for Business Communication Instructors | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
May 26, 2020 11:04 AM

Learn how you may soon be receiving bad news about the declining relevancy of your business communication course.

 

Order examination copies of Bovee and Thill's business communication textbooks.

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20 Lazy Word Choices Even Native English Speakers Often Make (Infographic)

20 Lazy Word Choices Even Native English Speakers Often Make (Infographic) | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.grammarcheck.net - November 6, 2019 10:28 AM
Do you know what distinguishes a so-so writer from a great one? Careful use of words, especially knowing when and when not to use a certain word. Even native speakers of English feel overwhelmed by this sometimes. Discover 20 cases of poor word choice, in this infographic.
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The Most Important Rules for Using Commas Without Looking Dumb

The Most Important Rules for Using Commas Without Looking Dumb | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.businessinsider.com - October 7, 2019 8:00 PM

Even the slickest grammarian struggles with proper comma use, so we compiled a list of the places in a sentence you'll need one.".

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50 Americanisms That Don't Make Sense To Foreigners

50 Americanisms That Don't Make Sense To Foreigners | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.huffingtonpost.com - May 14, 2018 12:29 PM
"Pocketbook! How on earth is a handbag called that? It’s not a book, nor does it fit into a pocket.”
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A Message from Court Bovee and John Thill

A Message from Court Bovee and John Thill | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
February 21, 2020 4:17 PM

We hope the new year and your current term are off to a successful start. Once again, we would like to salute your efforts in helping students get ready for the communication challenges and scenarios they will face on the job.

With every new edition of the three titles in the Bovée-Thill business communication series, we look for opportunities to add topics and features to help you in this important effort—and to make the course as satisfying, entertaining, and successful as possible.

Following on the recent launch of the Fifteenth Edition of our flagship text, Business Communication Today, this feels like a great time to highlight some of the advances in our texts that help students get ready for the practices and expectations of today’s digital workplace.

Continuing our record of introducing major technological breakthroughs to the business communication course, our newest editions explore the exciting—and occasionally daunting—changes being brought about by artificial intelligence.

We refer to these innovations as intelligent communication technology, and we explore a variety of systems that students are likely to encounter during their job searches and potentially use on the job. These include augmented writing, real-time translation, virtual teammates, smart listening systems, résumé bots, and AI-assisted interviewing. We’re fascinated by the impact these technologies are beginning to have, and we think you and your students will be too.

On the subject of technology, today’s students have plenty of experience with digital, social, and visual media, but as you know not all that experience translates well to the business world. Our texts show students how to apply what they already know about media usage—and which habits they need to develop or change to succeed as professionals. For instance, our highlight box on developing professional-grade email skills points out five choices that writers need to make to graduate from social email to “business class.”

 

Speaking of the ever-evolving digital workplace, our latest editions keep up with changing business practices and contemporary employer expectations to make sure students enter the workforce primed and ready. A good example of shifting and sometimes confusing standards is the vexing question of whether to use emojis. They are widely used (and often for good reason) but not universally accepted or universally appropriate, so we offer students in-depth advice on why and when they should consider using them.

 

In addition to covering emerging topics, we continue to add features to help you and your students. (These new features are available in Excellence in Business Communication 13e and Business Communication Today 15e.)

  • Build Your Career activities guide students through creating their employment-communication packages chapter-by-chapter throughout the course so they’re ready to apply for jobs by the end of the term.

  • Apply Your Skills Now highlight boxes help students apply communication skills they are learning in this course in their other classes and in their personal lives.

  • Five-Minute Guides serve as handy reminders of the steps needed to accomplish a variety of fundamental communication tasks, from writing business email to planning reports and presentations.

Here's a video preview of our texts. If you haven't already done so, we invite you to order review copies. Or click here to get in-depth information on all three titles or to catch up on the latest posts from our blog.

 

We wish you and your students a positive learning experience this year!

All the best,

 

Court Bovee
John Thill

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17 Pretentious Words & What to Use Instead (Infographic)

17 Pretentious Words & What to Use Instead (Infographic) | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.grammarcheck.net - August 13, 2019 10:18 AM

Unlike fancy clothes, pretentious talk is likely to alienate people, not earn their admiration. This infographic tells you what not to say if you want to make a good impression. What words and phrases do you dread hearing?

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5 Bad Writing Habits You Can Break Today (Infographic)

5 Bad Writing Habits You Can Break Today (Infographic) | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.grammarcheck.net - August 25, 2016 2:48 PM

Do your students know what a verbose colloquialism is? Take a look at this infographic to find out more about weak words and adjectives, filler words, nominalization, and other bad writing habits.

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One-of-a-Kind Business Communication Pictorial Gallery Consisting of More Than 1,530 Images

One-of-a-Kind Business Communication Pictorial Gallery Consisting of More Than 1,530 Images | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.pinterest.com - December 7, 2019 1:09 PM

Enjoy these images of articles, videos, infographics, and more on this pictorial gallery of business communication.

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10 Simple Ways for Your Students to Improve How They Communicate Online

10 Simple Ways for Your Students to Improve How They Communicate Online | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From entreresource.com - November 26, 2019 12:39 PM

"Online communication is critical to success in nearly every field in the 21st century. The landscape of communication has changed and we need to adapt accordingly. Here are 10 tips that will make your students a more effective communicator online."

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14 Common Pairs of Words That Everyone Confuses

14 Common Pairs of Words That Everyone Confuses | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.rd.com - November 17, 2020 9:11 AM

Next time you're pondering whether to use "who's" or "whose," we've got you covered."

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Grammar Rules: 24 Things You Might Be Saying Wrong

Grammar Rules: 24 Things You Might Be Saying Wrong | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.rd.com - May 17, 2018 11:30 AM
Less or fewer, affect or effect—We rounded up the trickiest words and phrases of the English language and explain what you should actually be saying.
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How Coronavirus Has Transformed the Way We Communicate

How Coronavirus Has Transformed the Way We Communicate | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - April 8, 2020 11:34 AM
Our relationship with voice and video chat is changing in the Covid-19 era. How should those who dislike phone and video chat handle the influx of calls?
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Teach Your Students What to Do When Colleagues Don’t Read Anything They Write. Here Are 8 Ways to Change That.

Teach Your Students What to Do When Colleagues Don’t Read Anything They Write. Here Are 8 Ways to Change That. | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.nytimes.com - March 4, 2020 4:30 PM
Long emails and dense, difficult to decipher memos mean modern office communication goes ignored more often than it’s understood.
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The 5 Hottest Communications Trends for 2020

The 5 Hottest Communications Trends for 2020 | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.alert-software.com - March 7, 2020 10:54 AM

"For corporate communications professionals this is a good opportunity to look at what’s happening across the industry to determine what could be adopted – or removed – from your communications repertoire next year in order to communicate with your external and internal stakeholders efficiently and effectively.

 

"Here are some of the top corporate communications best practices you can incorporate in your workplace in 2020:"

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33 Commonly Misunderstood Words & Phrases (Infographic)

33 Commonly Misunderstood Words & Phrases (Infographic) | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.grammarcheck.net - February 5, 2016 2:50 PM

People misunderstand words and phrases all the time. This may be because of poor hearing or comprehension. Speaking informally can also cause a person to misunderstand and misuse words. This infographic will throw some light on how to avoid 33 of the most commonly misused words and expressions.

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Google Releases Each State's Most Commonly Misspelled Word

Google Releases Each State's Most Commonly Misspelled Word | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.usnews.com - June 1, 2018 11:57 AM

"Analysts evaluated Google searches that began with 'how to spell' to identify the most commonly searched for word in each state. Google deemed each state's most searched-for term its 'most misspelled word' and branded each state on the map with the terms.

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This Map Shows How the U.S. Really Has 11 Separate "Nations" with Entirely Different Cultures

This Map Shows How the U.S. Really Has 11 Separate "Nations" with Entirely Different Cultures | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From www.businessinsider.com - December 3, 2019 7:00 PM

"America may be divided into 50 states, but many areas are culturally similar. 

 

"In his book, "American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures in North America," award-winning author Colin Woodard identifies 11 distinct cultures that have historically divided the U.S."

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10 Key Trends for Personal Brands That You Should Be Teaching

10 Key Trends for Personal Brands That You Should Be Teaching | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From theglobalbrandacademy.com - January 16, 2020 6:26 PM

Personal branding involves building an active reputation, personality, image, behavior, and skills. Personal branding is strategic and involves a clear thoughtout process to help build your brand.

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Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Preparing for Difficult Conversations

Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Preparing for Difficult Conversations | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com - January 19, 2019 2:43 PM

No one welcomes the prospect of a difficult conversation, whether it’s with a professor, a parent, a spouse, a teammate, or anyone else. Remind students that while they may not be able to change the information that needs to be shared, they can take steps to make the conversation itself less upsetting—and to keep emotions from spiraling out of control.

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Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Think Now, Write Later

Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Think Now, Write Later | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From blog.businesscommunicationnetwork.com - February 22, 2019 10:01 PM

When students get a new assignment, they can be tempted to either dive in immediately so they don’t get into a schedule crunch later or put it off until the last minute—when they will definitely be in a schedule crunch. Not surprisingly, the do-it-later approach isn’t always a successful way to work.

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Teach Your Students the 21 Business Etiquette Rules They Should Never Break

Teach Your Students the 21 Business Etiquette Rules They Should Never Break | Teaching a Modern Business Communication Course | Scoop.it
From toggl.com - October 29, 2019 5:53 PM

"Following these 21 universal business etiquette rules will stop people from making embarrassing mistakes at their workplace."

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