Lecture business Writing and Group Assignment Lecture Business Writing and Group Assignment

Essay on a business communication topic (40%)
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You will have to write a collection of 3 business documents as part of your portfolio
Request Email (30%)
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Entry 1 (Request Email)

Scenario: As a member of your company’s Human Resources department you were given a task to find a suitable place to hold a teambuilding event for the employees of your company. You have conducted your small research and found the best location. Now you need to contact the owners to request information regarding the place. Ask questions related to cost, facilities, availability for the relevant date etc.

• your purpose of writing the email
• provide rationale (explain why you are requesting this information)
• provide any other relevant details
• close with appreciation and an action request
• Use any other fictitious data that will be relevant for this scenario.
• Criteria: email writing conventions, structure, language, style and tone.
• The email should be of an appropriate word length (150-200 words)

Entry 2 (Writing a Memo with Group Goals and Expectations)

Entry 2 (Writing a Memo with Group Goals and Expectations)

Scenario: Think about a group project you’ve worked on in school or at work. Ideally, you will choose a currently active group project. Assume the role of group leader (you can make up facts as necessary). The word count should be within the following range 350-500 words). Write a document that includes the following:
● Group member names.
● Group goals and ultimate outcomes.
● Group member roles.
● Timeline for completing various activities and coordinating with one another.
Use any other fictitious data relevant for the scenario above.
Criteria: memorandum format, layout, detailed content, language accuracy and related appropriate assumptions made to improve the authenticity of the memorandum