Essay Assignment
Communication in the Workplace
Communication Analysis Essay and Discussion Assignment
Reference: Chapters 1 - 6
Instructions:
SELECT a topic from the sample choices. Read and analyze. Using your textbook for support!
· Stapled upper left-hand corner
· Information used from our textbook or outside sources should be noted in-text in APA or MLA format along with either a Reference or Works Cited page.
HINTS:
· If you use a direct quote, place quotation marks and in-text cite.
· If you summarize someone's knowledge and use your own words, and in-text cite it.
· If you are in doubt, cite it!!!!!
· Remember the 80/20 rule: 80% of your essay response should always be your thoughts/words and 20% directly quoted. BUT REMEMBER, JUST BECAUSE YOU PUT IT IN YOUR OWN WORDS DOES NOT MEAN IT IS YOURS. YOU MUST GIVE CREDIT FOR THE IDEA! Cite, cite, cite, cite, cite!
· OWL PURDUE WRITING LAB is a wonderful resource and reminder of these tips and more. Check it out!
· Visit the ECU Writing Center for help with sources, organization and error check. If you are unsure about using sources correctly, seek help!
Area 1: Adherence to WRITING GUIDELINES
Area 2: Style: grammar/punctuation/readability
Area 3: Organization/ Supporting examples and terminology utilized from the textbook for support
Area 4: Presentation individual summary-group discussion; Active participant/listener- group discussion
CHOICES! (In each choice, make sure that you search for a RECENT article. This means within the past 6-12 months.)
Topic
Managing cultural differences in the workplace can be challenging. Your task is to explore the difficulty of managing cultural differences in the workplace by reading an article on this topic. If you have difficulty locating an article, contact an ECU librarian for assistance. After reading your selected article, answer the following questions:
· Give a brief overview of the article you read. Make sure to highlight any new beneficial principles/terminology used by this author or reference information from our textbook.
· What advice did you gain from this article? If not, why?
· Describe a current workplace or classroom situation in which you have witnessed cultural differences as challenged. In your opinion, how could this situation be modified?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.