Communications Question

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Business communication requires thoughtful use of various mediums for written messages.  Once the medium is selected, the writer must provide a message that fits the formality of the situation, proves a clear purpose, and uses words and formats that are correct and effective.  This assignment will guide students in the composition of an effective formal email message.

ULOs

Compose business messages utilizing words and formats that are both correct and effective.

Manage the process of careful revision and evaluation of various business messages.

For this assignment, students will develop a formal email, addressed to the instructor of your course.  Your email will be an introduction email.  The email should include the following information:

A description of yourself in a professional and personal capacity

Important information regarding your motivation to seek a degree

Your goals for this class

The email should use formal formatting (salutation, closing, recipient’s name, accurate subject line).  A minimum of three paragraphs with at least three complete sentences per paragraph should be provided.   The email should include no more than four paragraphs.  Use the Three-Step Writing Process detailed in Chapter 4 to develop an effective formal email.  Take note of Figure 5.4 Sentence Topic to view an example of an effective email message.

From: (your email address)

Subject: (Conveys the topic and main idea in a concise phrase)

Salutation,