IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read the Scenario below. Decide upon the appropriate content and structure you would use to create an effective e-mail message to your employees. Write your e-mail message by completing each of the five Writing Tasks following the Scenario.

2. To simplify your message, assume that your employees prefer e-mail messages with no salutation (greeting) and no complimentary close.

3. Create fictional information about the situation where necessary to complete your e-mail message.

4. Please avoid any kind of plagiarism (see course syllabus). This includes submitting assignments which contain portions/patterns of text identical to another paper (including posted samples).

5. Proofread your work by using the principles, techniques, and rules we have studied this semester. Consider each of the Four Building Blocks: Grammar, Style, Content/Structure, and Presentation.

SCENARIO

Crime is rising rapidly in the area surrounding your company. Because of several recent incidents at nearby businesses, your company has decided to implement three new crime prevention measures. These measures include extra outdoor lighting, employee ID badges, and security cameras. Management plans to implement these changes on May 1.

As the human resources manager, you need to send an e-mail to your employees to announce a meeting where you will introduce these new safety measures. You have decided to send this message on April 23.

WRITING TASKS

1. Create a subject line that would be appropriate for your e-mail message, based on the Case 2 Scenario (above).

2. Create the first paragraph (Main Point) for your message.

3. Create the second paragraph (Details) for your message.

4. Create the last paragraph (Goodwill Close) for your message.

5. Create a signature block for your message.