Homework: Email Based on Listening Skills Scenario
Your supervisor has asked to you write a brief email on the vacation policy changes to be distributed to staff. You will need to listen to a voice mail from your supervisor with instructions on how to create the email to announce the new vacation policy. The voice mail will include specific details that must be followed in creating the email. This audio voice mail can be found in your course shell.
Create an email message in which you:
o Listen to your supervisor's voice mail.
o Create a one to two paragraph email with five to seven sentences that follows your supervisor's instructions.
o Target the appropriate professional audience.
o Use appropriate language for professional audience.
o Use correct email formatting.
o Follow appropriate netiquette rules for electronic communication. (See Text, Email, & Netiquette section in this week's chapter reading.)
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
o Demonstrate understanding of the basic fundamentals of communication.
o Develop and practice communication skills, including skills in verbal, nonverbal, listening, writing, interpersonal, perception, and critical thinking as appropriate for the audience.
o Use various electronic communication platforms in their academic and professional work.
o Relate to the interpersonal and organizational dynamics that affect communication in organizations.
o Analyze and assess effective communication.