| Resource Title | Provider/Source | Focus Area | License | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Open Oregon / Mt. Hood Community College | Comprehensive guide on workplace writing, instructions, and reports. | CC BY | | Business Communication for Success | OpenStax (Rice University) | General professional communication, writing strategies, and messaging. | CC BY | | Engineering Communication | LibréTexts / Engineering Libraries | Specifics on engineering reports and technical data presentation. | CC BY-SA | | Plain Language Action and Information Network | plainlanguage.gov (US Gov) | Federal guidelines for writing clear, concise content. | Public Domain |
If you're looking for a to improve your workplace writing skills (emails, reports, technical documentation, job correspondence), several usable resources exist. However, you won't find a single, universally authoritative textbook. Instead, you'll find modular guides, state curriculum documents, and open educational resources (OER) that together provide solid coverage.
These resources focus on "Soft Skills" and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).