Assignment
1. Anywhere on campus or at work, locate a visual that needs revision for accuracy, clarity, appearance, or appropriateness. Look in computer manuals, lab manuals, newsletters, financial aid or admissions or placement brochures, student or faculty handbooks, newspapers, or textbooks. Using the planning sheet in Figure 12.37 and the checklist on page 276 as guides, revise the visual. Submit a copy of the original (or a link to the visual), along with a memo explaining your improvements.
2. Identify the components of a workplace email message. Imagine that you have your “dream job.” Construct an email message informing your employees of changes to a workplace policy. You may also use a past or current position if necessary.
3. In one to two pages please explain the global and ethical implications of workplace letters.
4. Think of an idea you would like to see implemented in your job. (e.g., a way to increase productivity, improve service, increase business numbers, or improve working conditions.) Write a routine miscellaneous memo requesting action and persuading your audience that your idea is worthwhile. (You may also use a former position or one you hope to hold in the future if necessary.)
5. Choose a product requiring a description. Identify the audience and purpose, and prepare a description for this audience’s level of technical understanding. As you prepare your description, refer to the guidelines on p. 428.
