There are five parts to this assignment: the correspondence is not necessarily in this order.

There are five parts to this assignment: the correspondence is not necessarily in this order.

• Formal Letter
• Formal Letter
• Memorandum
• E-mail
• E-mail

Contextualize the written correspondence – effectively use and follow the scenario to execute the assignment.  Review the examples provided in the chapters.  When considering length, keep in mind these documents are usually brief – but, in specifically identified cases, you need to provide complete details and specifics.  Length is not as important as your understanding of the necessary elements and etiquette of effective communication.

At least one of the memos or letters must address a negative aspect – element.

Follow the guidelines in Chapters 08 and 09 in our text.

Review the extensive materials on Blackboard.

Class discussions and the accompanying PowerPoint contain valuable guidance and direction

For this specific assignment, the critical elements are

• appropriate and professional approach
• quality and completeness of information
• consistency in execution
• effective use of business writing and formatting techniques
• skill in communicating a ‘negative’ situation – element