Assignment:
Please complete the below discussion papers.
Initial discussion posts - Your post should directly address all parts of the discussion requirement.
Writing - When crafting your posts, be considerate, resourceful, and pay special attention to the advancement of the discussion. Each post must demonstrate proper grammar, spelling, word usage and effective communication practices.
Critical thinking -Providing accurate information in your own words is imperative to the successful completion of this exercise. You must demonstrate your understanding of the course content by providing responses that reflect evidence-based responses.
APA format - Write in your own words, otherwise, make sure that you cite (e.g., the textbook) in APA format and provide in-text citations for all paraphrased material used in your discussion posts.
1- Discussion topics for the week:
Part 1: Select an email topic from the list provided below. Consider the necessity of the email topic and ideas to craft a worthwhile message to the sender using the three-step process outlined.
Email topics
• Idea suggestion to a manager
• End-of-semester thank you to an instructor
• Assignment clarification request to an instructor
• Meeting request to a mentor
• Thank you to a peer that provided assistance
• Reminder to complete a task or project
• Process change to a team of employees
• Policy change to a team of employees
• Organizational announcement to a team of employees
• Request for an informational interview
• Thank you for an informational interview
Part 2: Develop a formal email, addressed to a fictitious individual, based on the email topic that you selected in Part 1. The email should include the following:
• To (Using a fictitious email address)
• From
• Subject Line
• Salutation (Using fictitious recipient's name)
• A minimum of three paragraphs with at least three complete sentences per paragraph
• Closing
Evaluate your email for the use of authentic voice, correct grammar, correct spelling, complete paragraphs, a compelling subject line, an introduction that catches the reader's attention and proper word usage. Note: You are not sending an email. You are creating a formal email and posting it in the discussion forum to share with the group. The email should be written in a Word document. Students can either copy and paste the email into their discussion post or take a screenshot of the email and paste the screenshot into their discussion post.
2- Discussion topics for the week:
Part 1: Select a blog topic from the list provided below. Consider your own knowledge and interest in the topic. Consider your ability to craft a worthwhile blog post using the three-step process for successful blogging outlined.
Blog topics
• Review a current business book
• Compare two TED Talks on the topic of business
• Provide editorial commentary on a current, debatable business issue
• Provide biographical information on an influential business leader
• Reflect on a previous business course
• Explain a business process
• Recount an engaging team building activity
• Describe a workplace conflict that ended with a positive outcome
Part 2: Develop a three-to-five-paragraph blog post based on the blog topic that you selected. Review the Writing Strategies for Social Media (seven key points) outlined to analyze your blog post. The email should adhere to the following criteria:
• Include a compelling headline.
• Provide original and well-developed content. Do not copy another authors blog post.
• Give credit to the original source when providing supporting information.
• Demonstrate an understanding of content curation by effectively sharing one useful link to an article or video.
• Provide insight into your character and associations.
• Make the purpose of your post clear to the reader.
• Proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation and content errors.
Evaluate your blog post for the use of authentic voice, correct grammar, correct spelling, complete paragraphs, a compelling headline, an introduction that catches the reader's attention and proper word usage.
Note: You are not publishing the blog post. You are creating a blog post and posting it in the discussion forum to share with the group. The blog post should be written in a Word document. Students can copy and paste the blog post into the discussion forum.