Geogia State University Business Communication Paper

InstructionsFor this writing assignment, you will need to identify a country (outside of the United
States) and describe three business etiquette practices from the Global Road Warrior
database. I have provided samples in the layout selection below, but select areas of interest
to you (you’ve also read about a few areas on pages 61-70) . You can find the business
etiquette practices under the Business Culture tab on the left panel of your selected
country. You are required to use Global Road Warrior, but you can include an additional
source, as well.
Layout
You must include an introduction, body, and conclusion for this paper. Here is an example
layout to help get you started:
Introduction
I am interested in the business etiquette practices of (country name) because…
Body
Ex 1: Handshakes
(describe this business etiquette practice in no more than four sentences)
Example 2:
(describe this business etiquette practice in no more than four sentences)
Example 3:
(describe this business etiquette practice in no more than four sentences)
Conclusion
In summary, …(provide information in no more than four sentences).
Formatting
This paper should be 12 pt, single space, Times New Roman or Calibri font types.
Subheadings should be included, as indicated by the rubric below. You should include intext citations, and a reference section in APA citation styling. This paper should not exceed
1 page (the reference section can be on the second page, if needed). A cover page is not
required. Word Document (.docx) and .pdf are the only accepted file types.
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Cross-cultural Business Etiquette Writing Assignment
Cross-cultural Business Etiquette Writing Assignment
Criteria
Ratings
Quality of Information
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10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Information clearly related to the main topic. It includes several suppor
examples
5 pts
Meets Expectations
Information clearly related to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting
examples
1 pts
Below Expectations
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. No details an
given
Paragraph Construction
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10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Paragraph includes introductory sentence, explanations or details, and c
Body contains three etiquette practices
5 pts
Meets Expectations
Missing 1-2 of the following criteria: Paragraphs include introductory se
details, and concluding sentence. Missing 1 etiquette practice.
1 pts
Below Expectations
Paragraph structure was not clear and/or sentences were not typically
paragraphs. Missing 2 etiquette practices.
Organization
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10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Information is very well organized with well-constructed paragraphs an
5 pts
Meets Expectations
Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs, but missing
1 pts
Below Expectations
Cross-cultural Business Etiquette Writing Assignment
Cross-cultural Business Etiquette Writing Assignment
Criteria
Ratings
Information is disorganized and/or paragraphs are not well constructed
subheadings.
Mechanics
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10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
0-1 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
5 pts
Meets Expectations
2-4 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
1 pts
Below Expectations
5 or more grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
Formatting
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10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
APA formatting. 12 pt, single space, Times New Roman or Calibri font ty
information in no more than four sentences for each respective section.
5 pts
Formatting
Did not successfully provide APA formatting. 12 pt, single space, Times
font types. or Did not provide information in no more than four sentenc
section.
1 pts
Formatting
Did not successfully provide APA formatting. 12 pt, single space, Times
font types. and Did not provide information in no more than four senten
section.
Total Points: 0