Assignment: Effective Communication Channels
Locate an example for 5 of the 12 following types of communication genres:
• Business card
• Resume/CV
• Rules and regulations
• Policy handbook
• Policy manual
• Policy guide
• Policy or departmental memorandum
• Public policy report
• Government grant
• Government proposal
• Departmental brochure or recruitment materials
• Governmental agency social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc...)
Write a 1,050 to 1,400 words paper in which you refer to your examples for each of the above listed communication genres. Be sure to address the following in your paper:
a) How does the purpose of the communication relate to the particular communication genre? In what ways does the genre help readers grasp information quickly and effectively? In what way is the genre similar or different than the other genres you chose?
b) What role has technology played in the development of the genre? How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose?
c) How does the use of these conventions promote understanding for the intended audience of the communication? How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose?
d) Is the communication intended for external or internal distribution? Describe ethical and privacy considerations used for determining an appropriate method of distribution. How is it similar or different than the other genres you chose?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
a) The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
b) The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c) Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.