M3 A1 Discussion Capstone

 
Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment
The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this module based on the course competencies covered.
For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by due date assigned.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the module as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment through the end of the module.
Written Communication Skills
In this assignment, you will study the importance of correct written communication skills in the business world.
Post your responses to the following:

In relation to the IT field, what benefits and problems do you foresee in using e-mail and text messaging as the main source of communication? Compare the IT field with at least one other field.
What do written communication skills (proper grammar or correct spelling) reveal about the writer of a document? Why do you think these skills are so important in the business world? What can be done to improve these written communication skills? Technology can play a critical role in that. Do you agree? How?
When sending messages both internally (within your company) and externally (outside your company), how do you differentiate between sending an informal document or a more formal document (via e-mails, memos, or letters)? In what situations is an e-mail appropriate? In what situations are memos and letters appropriate? When would you make conference calls? For a business letter, what are some ways in which the “tone” can be misunderstood? What can you do to avoid this possibility of miscommunication when writing a letter? Have you ever written a letter where your “tone” was misunderstood? Share your experience. Can technology tools help in eliminating the possibility of miscommunication?

Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsQuality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions16Quality of responses to classmates12Frequency of responses to classmates4Reference to supporting readings and other materials4Language and grammar4Total:40