Submission - Canvas Assignment

Purpose:

1. Write a business message that demonstrates understanding of key characteristics of clear, concise, and well developed written communication.

2. Demonstrate understanding of outlining

Required Reading:

Chapters 4 and 5

Scenario:

Your manager has asked that you read Chapters 4 and 5 in our textbook and provide her with an outline of some of the key concepts. She doesnt need to know about all topics in these chapters. She has asked for you to pull out the top five ideas/recommendations that you liked and summarize them by sharing two to five points for each of them. You need to write a message that has the following format:

Introductory sentence that states purpose for writing (but dont have a long lead-in). A long lead in is when someone writes, The purpose for this message is to tell you blah blah. Instead you should just tell the audience what your purpose is. Here is an outline of five key business writing tips that will help you be successful. (Dont use my wording)

Body paragraph that consists of an outline of the top five ideas that you pulled out of the chapters. Under each of these ideas, have at least two bullet points. Please see Chapter 5 in our text for an example of the outline format. The example shows three levels of topics, you only need to have two levels, but you are welcome to have three levels.

This document should be at least one page and no more than two pages.Single-space your document. Use one-inch margins and size 11 or 12 font. You are providing the content that could be a part of an email, memo, or letter. We havent discussed these formats, so please dont format as a specific business document. You just need to write the required information.

Grading Rubric

Proper spelling and grammar	5
Document is between one and two pages; single-spaced with one-inch margins. Use a blank line between paragraphs. Dont indent paragraphs.	5
Included an introductory sentence that explains your document.	5
Outline followed formatting guidelines shared in example below. You need to have five main points (no more or less). You need to have at least two sub-points under each main point.	10
Overall design, logic, and professionalism of document	5

Here is the outlining information shared in our textbook:

Title: Major Idea or Purpose 1. First major component A. First subpoint 1. Detail, illustration, evidence 2. Detail, illustration, evidence 3. Detail, illustration, evidence B. Second subpoint 1. 2. II. Second major component A. First subpoint 1. 2. B. Second subpoint 1. 2. 3. Tips for Making Outlines Define the main topic in the title. Divide the main topic into major components or classifications (preferably three to five). Break the components into subpoints. Don't put a single item under a major component; if you have only one subpoint, integrate it with the main item above it or reorganize. Strive to make each component exclusive (no overlapping) Use details, illustrations, and evidence to support subpoints