|   GEB 3213 Syllabus GEB 3213 Assignments GEB 3213 Schedule GEB 3213  Gradebook |   ASSIGNMENT 1 – Resume, cover letter (100)
 ASSIGNMENT 2 – Informative/Positive news memo: Choice of 7.15 or 
        7.17 at the end of Chapter 7) (100)
 Rubric: Check list on page 168.
 
 ASSIGNMENT 3 – Improving a financial aid form in groups (p. 146-7) 
        (100)
 
 ASSIGNMENT 4 – Negative message. Choice A: 8.7 on page 206 where 
        you can choose from A,B,C, or make your own company situation like some 
        of you did in the postitive memo; Choice B: 8.19 on page 211. (100)
 Rubric: Check list on page 202.
 
 ASSIGNMENT 5 – Persuasive message – ABC Case (100)
 http://www.businesscommunication.org/awards/student/2006_student_case.html
 http://www.businesscommunication.org/awards/student/2006_student_award.html
 Rubric from case study:
 *Exhibit a clear understanding of the audience, use an appropriate tone 
        and style, establish the desired relationship, and motivate the desired 
        outcome.
 *Accomplish the purpose of the message by stating a clear position on 
        the issue and supporting that position with logical points/sub-points, 
        insightful reasoning and/or persuasive examples.
 *Be well organized and easy to follow, include appropriate headings/bullets/lists, 
        and use smooth transitions.
 *Demonstrate superior mastery of vocabulary and superior facility with 
        conventions of standard written English (grammar, usage, and mechanics).
 *Use an appropriate format and document design.
 
 ASSIGNMENT 6 – Intercultural memo (11.8 p. 313-315) (100)
 ASSIGNMENT 7 – Team report: see team project 
        handout. (200)
 Additional websites for busines recommendation reports:
 http://www.gel.ulaval.ca/~poussart/gel64324/McMurrey/texte/feas.htm
 http://webtrain.austin.cc.tx.us/~technical1/reports2.html
 http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/hurley/eng209w/booklet/pages/unit3/recrpt.pdf
 Sample recommendation reports:
 http://www.dot.state.tx.us/mis/aus-sat/asrstudy.htm
 http://academic.evergreen.edu/n/nadkarnn/walkway/feas.html
 http://www.cityofknoxville.org/development/report_sknox.pdf
 http://www.sec.gov/news/studies/pensionexamstudy.pdf
 http://osddp.org/files/issues/project_3_final.htm
 
 ASSIGNMENT 8 – Team oral presentation (100)
 
 QUIZZES – (100)
 In-class Writing and Participation – (100)
 TOTAL POINTS - 1100
 
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