- For your chosen scenario, write a memo between 200 and 250 words, using the indirect approach, following correct block letter format (see Appendix A pp. 399-415), and considering the critical components of negative messages (see pp. 174-86). You can invent any necessary names and addresses.

- Revise and proofread your writing closely, knowing that your assignment will be graded for spelling and grammatical accuracy (see marking guidelines for email, memos, and letters below). Keep in mind the following:

• Chapter Four Writing Adaptations (use of audience benefits, you attitude, and so on)
• Chapter Five Revision Techniques (use of concise wording, lists, and bullets for carefully organized messages; the avoidance of wordy prepositional phrases, avoidance of long lead-ins, and so on)
• Chapter Five: Sentence Structure (no Fragments, Run-ons, or Splices)
• Format (Appendix A)
• Components of Routine Requests
• Structure of a Negative message
• Punctuation: Correct Use of Commas, Semicolon, and Colons

1. For your chosen scenario, write a memo between 200 and 250 words, using the indirect approach, following correct block letter format (see Appendix A pp. 399-415), and considering the critical components of negative messages (see pp. 174-86). You can invent any necessary names and addresses.

2. Revise and proofread your writing closely, knowing that your assignment will be graded for spelling and grammatical accuracy (see marking guidelines for email, memos, and letters below). Keep in mind the following:

• Chapter Four Writing Adaptations (use of audience benefits, you attitude, and so on)
• Chapter Five Revision Techniques (use of concise wording, lists, and bullets for carefully organized messages; the avoidance of wordy prepositional phrases, avoidance of long lead-ins, and so on)
• Chapter Five: Sentence Structure (no Fragments, Run-ons, or Splices)
• Format (Appendix A)
• Components of Routine Requests
• Structure of a Negative message
• Punctuation: Correct Use of Commas, Semicolon, and Colons

Write an email response to Mr. Simmons, denying his request for a new phone.

MESSAGE STRATEGIES: REJECTING SUGGESTIONS AND PROPOSALS; COMMUNICATION ETHICS: MAKING ETHICAL CHOICES - Knowing how much online product reviews can shape consumer behaviour, the other co-founder of your company (who is currently across the country) has just sent you an email message that he thinks everyone in your small start-up should pose as happy customers and post glowing reviews of your new product on Amazon and other shopping sites. You're horrified at the idea-not only is this highly unethical, but if (or more likely, when) the scheme is exposed, the company's reputation will be severely damaged.

Your task:

You would prefer to address this in a private conversation, but since your partner is across the country for the next few days, you have no choice but to respond via email. You need to act quickly before he acts on the suggestion and emails the whole team with his suggestion. Write a response, explaining why this is a bad idea. Keep in mind that you are chastising your business partner. Make up any names or other details you need.