MO1 Writing Assignment, Part One: Using Technology to Write Results

Follow these directions to do part one of the MO1 writing assignment:

• Go to page 33 of your textbook.
• Read the Communication Workshop.
• Create headings for each of the tasks.
• Follow with lead-in sentences so that your reader will know what the headings an subsequent bulleted information on your findings.
• Organize the findings logically and provide a summary of the activity based on usefulness of the gathered information. Note: You will use this research in the MO8 writing assignment later, so keep copies of what you submit for this module.

NOTE: Notice that I used a heading followed by a lead-in sentence and only then did I list the bullet items. Because the bullet items are complete sentences, I used end points (periods). If I had not used complete sentences, I would not use end points.

MO1 Writing Assignment, Part Two: Using Grammar and Mechanics

Some of you may have learned the hard way that you cannot always rely on Word's grammar or spell checkers. You must be the last arbiter of how grammar and punctuation is used in your business messages because you will be held responsible for your messages. Your manager does not want to hear: "Gosh, I don't know what happened. I did a spell check..." and neither do your customers.

This assignment is a review of knowledge so that you can do your best on the assignments of this class. After this module, consult the Appendix D (Grammar/Mechanics) section in the back of your textbook to help with the grammar and punctuation requirements for work in this class and in real life business writing.

For the Grammarr/Mechanics Assignment below, consult Appendix D in the back of your book.

Note: Throughout the class, return to Appendix D of your text frequently to review rules of grammar and punctuation to support your knowledge and do your best on the discussions and assignments. Sometimes the word "mechanics" is used; this word means less-used punctuation such as dashes, ellipses, and parentheses, etc. The punctuation we generally use is commas, semi-colons, and colons. In Module 02, you will be provided condensed sheets on punctuation to consult for work in this class.

The Appendix D in the back of your textbook (pages D-1 through D-44) provide basic of grammar, punctuation, word usage, and spelling. Use this appendix to do the memo below.

Follow these directions to do part one of the MO1 writing assignment:

• Write the rule number and page from the Appendix D for each numbered mistake in the first collumn in the memo answer sheet below.
• Then, write the corrected version in the collumn beside it. (The first one is partially done for you.)

To: HR Department

Fr: Kay Oberon, HR Department Chair

Dt: March 28¹ 2019

Re: New Company Blogging and Media Policy Compliance

Our current policy concerning blogging at work has been reviewed² and upgraded. As of today³ March 28, 2019⁴ the new blogging and media usage policy is in effect. To access the complete policy⁵ please refer to the following link: (hhtp: theblog.). Compliance with the new policy will accomplish the following⁶ credibility protection for the company⁷ enhanced work production⁸ and securement of legal liability of the company concerning unauthorized blogging and company media usage while employees are on the premises. We look forward to compliance with the new blogging and media policy for the security of the company and protection of customers. Please read the policy sign and submit it to hr⁹ signed and dated by April 8, 2019. Be advised that the policy is in effect today.

I look forward to a smooth transition to the new company policy on blogging and media usage on company premises. For further information or inquiries¹⁰ please contact me at extension 3478 in the HR Department.

Correction Appendix D Rule/Page Number

1. comma after day of month ______(fill in rule from and page number here)
2. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
3. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
4. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
5. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
6. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
7. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
8. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
9. _____________________________ ___________________________________________
10. _____________________________ ___________________________________________

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Extra Support Notes on Writing to Support Your Business Communication Success in Class from Now On

Pay special attention to Appendix D (Grammar/Mechanics) pages that cover using commas, semi-colons, colons, apostrophes, and other important punctuation marks such as dashes and so forth. In Module 02, you will receive pages that consolidate the rules, but the appendix provides in-depth discussion and plentiful examples with exercises and answers for you to help your own education in writing.

The Appendix D pages also provide lists of words that are commonly confused or misspelled by writers. For example, the following words are often confused and used incorrectly (note that Word may not tell you their misuse):

then/than every day/everyday advice/advise they're/their/there

The following words are often misspelled: (which are the correct spellings?)

acknowledgement or acknowledgment

sincerly or sincerely

Caution: Do not rely on Microsoft Word to fix your work. Word's capabilities are enough for you to complete your work. Word is not a human being with understanding of vocabularly, language, and human interpretation. Word is programmed with very basic suggestions. So, you--a human being communicating to other human beings--must be the final decider and know what you are deciding for grammar and punctuation based on learning and knowing how language works for others. Classes like this provide you with this knowledge.

The Guffey textbook provides grammar and punctuation quizzes at the end of each chapter. By doing them, you can further opportunities to quiz your grammar and punctuation knowledge so you can do well in future writing, not just for this class but for real life communication. The answers to the chapter grammar and punctuation quizzes are provided on pages D-43 through D-44 in the back of your book.

In business, believe it or not, even a little mistake can be held against you either by a customer or an employer. Trust me.

Beware that I will take off points on your upcoming assignments for grammar, punctuation, and mechanics errors.