ENG 302: Business Writing

 The tutorials web page links to tutorials on:

• Finding research topics
• Evaluating resources
• Finding articles
• Using databases
• Citing sources
• And more

1. How Do I Calculate the Inflation Rate?
   Website: http://inflationdata.com/Inflation/Inflation_Articles/CalculateInflation.asp
   
   Demonstrates how to calculate inflation from the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
    
2. Index Numbers
   Website: http://www.pamojaeducation.com/course-companion/economics-eText/tips_cg/page_17.htm
   
   Explains what index numbers, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), are and how to calculate them.
    
3. Statistical Terms Used in Research Studies
   Website: http://journalistsresource.org/tip-sheets/research/statistics-for-journalists
   
   Identifies common statistical terms and their meanings to better understand statistical research results. Also recommends additional places to get more in-depth information on the topic or free online statistics courses and tutorials.
    
4. Statistics Tutorial: 7 Common Errors
   Website: http://www.meandeviation.com/tutorials/stats/notes/7errors.html
   
   Explains common errors in presenting or analyzing the significance of statistics.
    
5. What Are the Uses of Index Numbers?
   Website: http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/economics/what-are-the-uses-of-index-numbers-economics/10945/
   
   Briefly gives examples of uses for index numbers.
    
6. Writing about Statistics
   Web document: http://www.amdev.net/docs/writing_about_stat_1_wp.pdf
   
   Demonstrates how to analyze and use statistics effectively in a paper.
    
7. Writing the Paper: Statistics
   Website: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/statistics/
   
   Shows how to accurately read and use statistics to support your argument. Includes an explanation of the three different types of averages: the mean, the median, and the mode.