Assignment: Technical Communication for Computer Professionals
Write a inter office memo for new hires in the office. The content of this document is a discussion of the average amount of time spent on various forms of communication required for this position (computer professional). In addition, the discussion should include the importance of effective communication to meet minimum requirements of satisfactory job performance as evaluated by the immediate supervisor.
To provide information about what has been published regarding this topic, find at least two recent, not older than two years, articles on the Internet that discuss these issues. At least one article about the average amount of time spent in communicating; and at least one article about the importance of effective communication in receiving a satisfactory job rating. In your document mention how your initial view of this topic (your responses on the first day of class) compared to the information you found on the Internet.
It is not necessary to provide a reference in this inter office document but be sure to advise the intended audience to read the articles. The URLs where the articles can be found on the Internet must be included at the end of your document.
A summary of the informal poll conducted on the first day of class in both sections for the two questions below.
Percentage of on the job time writing documents for a CS position
0 1-20 21-40 41-60 1-80 81-100
3 8 22 9 1 Total Responses
Importance of effective writing for successful job performance.
Scale 1 to 5; 1 not important to 5 highly important
1 2 3 4 5
1 10 19 11 Total Responses
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.