the importance of effective summarizing and analyzing skills, as well considerations of audience and format, all of which are essential business communication components in the competitive workplace.
the importance of effective summarizing and analyzing skills, as well considerations of audience and format, all of which are essential business communication
components in the competitive workplace.
Task:
To compile a package that includes five appropriately formatted letters, memos, and emails from the topics provided below.
Memo Topics: (Choose at least two topics from the list below)
1. Write a memo giving instructions on a topic in your program of study.
2. Write a company-wide memo on a current industry trend (i.e., Banking, Stocks, etc.).
3. Write a memo on a policy changing within your company (of your choice).
4. Write a company-wide memo thanking all employees for their continuous hard work.
Letter Topics: (Choose at least two topics from the list below)
1. Write a cover letter outlining why/how you fit in the role (of your choice) you are applying for.
2. Write a complaint letter about a product or service (of your choice).
3. Write a response on how that product or service you complained about will be improved.
4. Write a recommendation letter for your peer and indicate why they should be hired for the
Communications Consultant position your peer applied for.
Email Topics: (Choose at least one topic from the list below)
1. Write an email to a potential employer (of your choice) requesting an informational chat.
2. Write an email responding to an informational request from an early industry professional.
3. Write an email responding to an employer requesting more pieces of your work/projects you have
worked on.
4. Write a follow-up email outlining a brief description of the role you applied to (of your choice), three
reasons why you are a good fit for the position, and closing remarks.
Due:
Grade:
• Letter/Memo/Email package are worth 15% of your final grade
o Please refer to rubric (below) to see what and how you will be evaluated Format:
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Include a title page with the following information: o Full Name
o Institution
o Student #
o Professor’s Name
o Date of Submissions
Submission Instructions:
1. Use the memo, letter, and email formats sample covered in the class lecture
Evaluation:
The following is the evaluation scheme that will be used for evaluating the submission.
Week 6
Item
Scoring Weight
Format:
- Meets Business Template and format
covered in class
- Clearly articulate information and ideas
- Well organized and business-like presentation
/3
Tone:
- Polite
- Courteous - Formal
/3
Usage:
- Proper salutation
- Fluent and clear language
- Free from grammatical errors
/3
Description of the topic:
- Provide a clear description of each topic
provided above
- Concise and easy to understand - Appropriate language
/3
Closing:
- Include action information - Summarize the message
- Complimentary close