Editing Challenge $-1$

In this e$-$mail look for errors in proofreading, grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word use, and number form. Study the guidelines in the Grammar$/$Mechanics Handbook in Appendix D$,$ including the lists of Confusing Words and Frequently Misspelled Words.

Your Task. Edit the following by downloading and correcting using Track Changes in MS Word. See the Communication Workshop in Chapter $4$ for more information about using Track Changes. Hint: You should make about $30$ edits.

To: Shannon Heymans

sheymans@siriussales.com

From: Ren$$ Xanthopoulos

rxanthopoulos@siriussales.com

Subject: Suggestions as Your Work From Home

Hi$,$ Shannon,

Congratulations! I$\text{'}$m happy for you that you were granted permission to work remotely for the foreseeable future, here are some tips on how to be productive working from home.

Establish a defined workspace. Creating a dedicated workspace sends a clear message to others in your house hold that you are doing work.

Respond to e$-$mail and texts. Check your e$-$mail and other messages at least $3$ times a day. Answer all message promply, and send copys of relevant messages to the appropriate office staff.

Transmit all work orders to Parker. Parker will analyze each weeks activitys and update all sales assignments and inventorys.

Prepare an end of week report. Send a summery of your weeks work to me indicating the major accounts you managed.

If you any questions about these tips do let me know as soon as possible. Please shoot emails to any staff member. When you need clarification on a project, or if you just want to keep us updated.

We will continue to hold once a week staff meetings on Friday's at $9$ a$.$m$.$ in the morning. Join us for $1$ or $2$ of these meeting. The next one is on Friday June $9$th$.$

You're sure to enjoy working from home Shannon. Following these basic guideline should help you complete your work efficintly and provide the office with adequate communication.

Best wishes,

Ren$$