This course focuses on written communication skills with emphasis on clear, concise writing. It presents techniques for gathering, organizing, analyzing, and preparing information for decision making. It develops analytical thinking skills by providing practical training in writing assignments, including business letters, memos, and reports. It also explores the impact of cultural differences on business communication in the modern business organization. Students develop further skills in listening and speaking through oral presentations. Prerequisites: ENGL V01A. Transfer credit: CSU.

Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors Program requires a letter grade. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: College Writing or Eligibility for ENGL M01A as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.