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Jonathan Rick
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May 18, 2026
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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… “This guy sounds like a royal pain!” “Maybe I should drop the course?”
Here’s the Truth
Here’s the Truth I’m not for everyone.
If You…
If You… Miss class.
If You… Miss class. Don’t pay attention during class.
If You… Miss class. Don’t follow instructions. Don’t pay attention
during class.
If You… Miss class. Don’t follow instructions. → Then you
will struggle in this course. Don’t pay attention during class.
On the Other Hand…
On the Other Hand… My standards are straightforward.
If You…
If You… Come to every class.
If You… Come to every class. Read the material.
If You… Come to every class. Follow instructions. Read the
material.
If You… Come to every class. Follow instructions. → Then
this course will be relatively easy. Read the material.
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.