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Is This the Right Course for You?
How to weigh the pros and cons.
Jonathan Rick
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May 18, 2026
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Transcript
Is This the Right Course for You? How to weigh
the pros and cons of business writing with Professor Rick
Some of What I Say Tonight May Prompt You to
Think…
Some of What I Say Tonight May Prompt You to
Think… “This guy sounds like a royal pain!”
Some of What I Say Tonight May Prompt You to
Think… “Maybe I should drop the course?” “This guy sounds like a royal pain!”
Here’s the Truth
Here’s the Truth I’m not for everyone.
If You…
If You… Miss class.
If You… Don’t pay attention during class. Miss class.
If You… Miss class. Don’t pay attention during class. Don’t
follow instructions.
If You… à Then you will struggle in this course.
Miss class. Don’t pay attention during class. Don’t follow instructions.
On the Other Hand…
On the Other Hand… My standard is straightforward.
If You…
If You… Show up.
If You… Pay attention. Show up.
If You… Pay attention. Show up. Follow instructions.
If You… Follow instructions. à Then this course will be
relatively easy. Pay attention. Show up.
How Easy?
How Easy? Class usually ends early.
How Easy? Class usually ends early. No textbooks, and most
readings are short.
How Easy? Class usually ends early. No textbooks, and most
readings are short. No busy work; only three major assignments.
How Easy? Class usually ends early. No textbooks, and most
readings are short. No busy work; only three major assignments. You can revise every assignment.
How Easy? Class usually ends early. No textbooks, and most
readings are short. No busy work; only three major assignments. You can revise every assignment. I provide blueprints (“templates”) for each one.
How Easy? Class usually ends early. No textbooks, and most
readings are short. No busy work; only three major assignments. You can revise every assignment. I provide blueprints (“templates”) for each one. If you need an extension, I can be flexible.