

FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS
Daniel Berman
Christian Culp
Watson B. Duncan MIddle School

INtroduction to Business Communication
The ability to proofread work accurately is a valuable business tool. This event is designed to provide recognition for FBLA-Middle Level members who have learned basic proofreading techniques, the ability to proofread accurately, speling, and basic grammar rules.
Eligibility & National Recognition
Each state may submit the top two (2) participants (grades 5 through 9) who are on record as members of active local FBLA Middle-Level chapters at the FBLA-PBL National Center as having paid dues by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year. The winners will be recognized on the national FBLA-PBL Website.
Overview
The objective test may include questions on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, word division, expression of numbers, capitalization, and business spelling.
Guidelines
The state chapter will administer this event either by school site-testing or at a conference.
A 45-minute objective test will be administered based on the competencies listed in the description.
Participants must furnish their own number two (2) pencils and erasers.