Skills
The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course / in school / in this field / in professional life beyond school:
Articulate the tone and clarity of a message by using courteous expressions, bias-free, and professional language.
Interpret the purpose of a message, audiences, and best communication channels.
Employ expert writing techniques and professional business language.
Compose direct and indirect messages that inform, deliver persuasiveness, and convey formality and sensitivity.
Knowledge
This assignment will also help you to become familiar with the following important content knowledge in this discipline:
Critical thinking
Business communications and writing skills direct approach
Techniques related to editing, revising, and proofreading skills
Assistance Tips in preparing to compose your message
Review the Direct vs. Indirect Approach ( http://faculty.winthrop.edu/kosterj/writ465/management/directapproach.htm#Indirect%20Approach )
Review positive letter samples (Cengage MindTap)
Make up/fabricate any address and contact information
Read topic assignment and its requirements
Draft an opening paragraph
Draft body paragraphs
Draft closing paragraph (include contact information and your closing signature line)
The preferred font style is Verdana 10-11 points and 1-inch margins
Additional Criteria for Success
The salutation
The opening, agenda, body, and closing paragraphs
The closing salutation
Grammarly use is ADVISED
