There are five parts to this assignment: the correspondence is not necessarily in this order.
- Formal Letter
- Formal Letter
- Memorandum
Contextualize the written correspondence – effectively use and follow the scenario to execute the assignment. Review the examples provided in the chapters. When considering length, keep in mind these documents are usually brief – but, in specifically identified cases, you need to provide complete details and specifics. Length is not as important as your understanding of the necessary elements and etiquette of effective communication.
At least one of the memos or letters must address a negative aspect – element.
Follow the guidelines in Chapters 08 and 09 in our text.
Review the extensive materials on Blackboard.
Class discussions and the accompanying PowerPoint contain valuable guidance and direction.
For this specific assignment, the critical elements are
- appropriate and professional approach
- quality and completeness of information
- consistency in execution
- effective use of business writing and formatting techniques
- skill in communicating a ‘negative’ situation – element
First: bring a print or digital copy to the in-class workshop on Thursday, April 06, 2017;
submit one copy to Black Board Assignment by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 07, 2017.
Workshop: submit workshop materials to Black Board Assignment by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 07, 2017
Final: submit to Black Board Assignment by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017.
First Submission and Workshop Due – Thursday, April 06, 2017
Submit Workshop to Black Board Assignment by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 07, 2017
Submit First to Black Board Assignment by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 07, 2017
Final Submission Due – Friday, April 14, 2017
Submit Final to Black Board Assignment by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017
