Resource Ideas For
Management Communicators

Abstract Writing --Learn the basic things that must be included in an effective abstract.
Case Analysis Recommendations --Guidelines for preparing case studies to insure completeness and objectivity.
Copyright and Intellectual Property-- What are the sources for finding out information on what is legal regarding the use of intellectual property of others?
Database Assignment-- Learn how to gather materials from the WorldWideWeb and from various Library sources.
Format Guide for Theses, Reports, and Term Papers-- This is a comprehensive example of a formal report showing margins, page numbering, Table of Contents, etc. It is in PDF format for viewing with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Formal vs. Informal Writing Style-- Hints on maintaining either a factual and analytical writing style or a personal style which emphasizes readers' needs.
Forums for Management Communication --To sign on for brainstorming, discussions and collaborative projects on the intranet we'll use Forums for Management Communication.
--A source of recent articles in a selection of newspapers with links to related sites.
Object Linking and Embedding --Learn how to insert graphs into the middle of documents without cutting and pasting and without the need to update from scratch each time.
OWLs--Online Writing Laboratories --OWLs are online writing labs designed to help you with basic writing skills and provide tutorial assistance in writing. You may wish to explore some these labs to see how they can help you.
PowerPoint Tutor --A simple tutorial introducing you to your first PowerPoint slide.

Proposal Writing for Management Communications Classes --An Outline of what is required for proposals for papers in these classes.
Research on the Internet--Finding and Evaluating Information -- Here are several sources in addition to the Cal Poly Library and Search Engines for learning more about doing internet research and evaluating sources.
Resume and Job Search Assistance. -- Resources for help with resumes, locations for posting online resumes, sources of job searches and assistance.
Resources for Writers --A list of resources which can be helpful to anyone writing for business or personal use. Sources of information on grammar, writing, editing, etc.
Screen Captures or Screen Shots --An explanation of how to grab all or part of a computer screen and use it in your documents while avoid the problems which sometimes occur.
Search Tools --A listing of URL's for efficiently finding what you are looking for. e. g., Metacrawler searches many different search engines (e. g., Yahoo) speeding up the search process.
Slide Shows (View on Screen or Download) Choose this resource to view or download a number of slide shows on topics of communication, design, impression formation, formatting, use of type, choosing colors for web pages, and others.
Web Page Development and HTML Assistance. -- Links to sites which assist with the development of web pages and in using HyperText Markup Language (HTML).