DQ1 Resume Writing   What is the difference between a reverse chronological resume and a functional resume? When should you use each?    DQ2 Primary and Secondary Research   What is the difference between primary and secondary research? (adapted with permission from Workplace Writing, Ch. 16, p. 468)    DQ3 Questions: Business Research   Is […]

DQ1 Workplace Writing   Is the difference between choosing to write a memo and choosing to write a letter clear-cut? If so, what is the rule? If not, how do you decide?   DQ2  Workplace Writing   What differentiates writing a negative message from writing a positive one?   DQ3 Workplace Writing   Should delivering […]

DQ1 Workplace Writing      1. Why should one avoid slang, idioms, acronyms, and biased language when writing?      2. Do you think business writing should prefer active voice over passive voice, or vice versa?          Why?      3. What differentiates a good writer from a bad writer?     […]

Written Communication in the Workplace   Various audiences in the company will read your final report. The purpose of this assignment is to explore effectively communicating to various audiences through various channels and formats using the writer’s tools.   Write a 700- to 1,050-word short-answer paper (not an essay) that discusses the following in a […]

Review the University of Phoenix Material: Research-Driven Long, Formal Report Instructions.   Submit your Research-Driven Long, Formal Report to the Assignment Files tab.   Research-Driven, Formal Report Instructions   Select a topic for your assignment from the list of potential recommendations below:   Expansion of a business (retail, food, services, and so on) to another […]

Tools for the Job Seeker   Select a position that you might like to apply for from a career search website of your choosing. This can be a job that you are qualified for now or will be qualified for after earning your degree.   Refer to Ch. 11 of Workplace Writing and choose either […]

The purpose of this assignment is to write a persuasive email.   Write a 700- to 1050-word persuasive email in a Microsoft Word document to a manager or supervisor requesting a change to the workplace. You may select from one of the following possible topics:       • Requesting a workplace modification or resource […]

Written Communication in the Workplace   Various audiences in the company will read your final report. The purpose of this assignment is to explore effectively communicating to various audiences through various channels and formats using the writer’s tools.   Write a 700- to 1,050-word short-answer paper (not an essay) that discusses the following in a […]

Report Topic Selection   The purpose of this assignment is to explore your individual approach to your team’s project.   Review the University of Phoenix Material: Research-Driven Long, Formal Report Instructions.   Discuss the selection of the topic with your Learning Team (agree on a choice, but prepare and submit the paper individually reflecting your […]

The purpose of this assignment is to write a formal letter or memo that conveys a 100% negative message.   Write a 1-page formal letter in which you communicate a 100% negative message. You may select from one of the following scenarios:       • Tell your investors or employees about a recent decrease […]