New Assignment

We practice Step 2 of the Three-Step Writing Process.


You get a handout for the next writing assignment, a nomination letter.


Homework:


1. Create a draft of a nomination letter for the  Midwest Professionalism as a Lifestyle Award. Have a hard copy for class Tuesday.

Chapter 3 Quiz

You may use your books for this quiz.

As you are studying for your JD test, have a look at this video. There are many helpful suggestions for how to use your brain as effectively as possible.

Scienctific Tips for Effective Studying 

One thing they didn't mention: during sleep your brain is actually at work thinking over what you were studying before bed. So set some time aside before a decent bedtime to be thinking over the parts of something complicated, and your brain will be working on it while you sleep.

Homework:

None

Three-Step Writing Process- Organizing

Special focus today on direct or indirect messages.

Homework:

Have your final version of the Ethics Narratives printed. Bring all drafts to hand in as well.

Three-Step Writing Process: Planning

We look at Planning.

Homework:

1. Read pages 70-76 in the textbook.

2. Be polishing up your Ethics Narrative, due Friday.

Giving Feedback

Your Ethics Narrative drafts are due.

Homework:

1. Read pages 60-64 in the text.

2. Bring a revised, clean copy of your narrative to class.

The Three-Step Writing Process

We talk about the Three-Step Writing Process (ch. 3 of the text).

You do some work planning your Ethics Narrative.

Homework:

1. The draft of the Ethics Narrative is due Tuesday (tomorrow) at the beginning of class. It may be typed or hand-written. It must be readable!

Narrative in Business

You answer questions about the reading.

We talk about how story-telling is used in business.

Next writing project? Handout.

Homework:

1. Do some brainstorming about your Ethics Narrative. If possible, get started on the draft due Tuesday for class.

2. Post in the Forum in Moodle.

Listening

We go over the proofreading homework, and then look at Ch. 2 on listening.

Homework:

1. Finish the Lego Project. Bring the parts and a final version of your directions to class.

2. Read "My Secret Life of Crime" by Geoff Dyer (handout).

Email Continued

You finish yesterday's project and we discuss.

Homework:

1. Proofreading practice:  p. 54 in the textbook. Re-write or type the  "Marketing Pro's" paragraph with all errors fixed. Have a hard copy to hand in Thursday.

Email Tips

I collect Lego directions. You exchange Lego parts.

We look at the grading rubric I use for documents you write for this class.

Then we look at a blog in Moodle, and you are assigned an activity. You'll create a post in a forum in Moodle that's due tomorrow.

Homework:

1.  Create a post in the forum, as instructed. You should have attached the file you created in class -- it is not yet done.

2. Be communicating by email about building the Lego object.

Email Communication and Directions

We talk a bit about ethics -- dilemmas vs. lapses.

Then details of email and writing directions, so that you can begin the Lego Project.

Homework:

1. Create a set of directions for your Lego object. Email a copy to Mrs. Loden, and have a hard copy to turn in tomorrow.

2. Take a picture of the object and email it to yourself and Mrs. Loden. You will NOT share this picture with the builder of your object.

Letters Due and More of Chapter 1

Turn in your draft and final version of your Letter of Introduction.

The "Mobile Revolution"?

Ethical Communication?

Homework:

1. Post in the "Ethical Lapses in Written Communication Forum" in Moodle. Follow the directions in the forum in Moodle. Due Monday.

Letters of Introduction - Drafts

First, we start with some grammar review.

Then you read each other's drafts to help prepare tomorrow's version.

Homework:

1. Create a post in the forum in this class in Moodle, and attach a copy of your letter introducing yourself to me and the class.

2. Print out a hard copy of the letter to turn in as well.

Business Communication and Troubleshooting

1. First of all, you fill out a survey on professional traits.


2. What about that revised email on page 7?


3. You practice skimming for information....


4. Your first writing assignment is assigned. See the Letter of Introduction forum in Moodle.


Homework:


1. Create a Word document letter of introduction, using the example letter in the forum in Moodle for help. See page 398 of the text for help also. Bring a hard copy draft to class tomorrow.

Professionalism

First of all, we finish with the introductions started yesterday.


We discuss this professional/amateur distinction.


Then we move on to page 6 in the textbook...from individual to group work.


Homework:


1. Read page 7 carefully. Be ready to explain the changes in the email message.

Welcome

Getting to know the course:
I will hand out the course information sheet and calendar. Copies are also available in the Moodle version of this course.
A. On paper, write the answers to these questions about the yellow handout:
1. Copy down my name. (You may call me Mrs. Loden, Ms. Loden, or Ms. Kate. Not a professor.
2.  Read the "Course Objectives" section at the top. Summarize the four goals of this class.
3. Which goal in #2 do you think is the most important for you to practice this quarter?
4. How much is the Formal Report worth to your grade?
5. What's one way to fail this class?
6. Calendar: What's due on August 24?
7. How many days a week will this class meet?

8. Thought question ( you may consult your phone): what's the difference between a professional and an amateur?




Homework:
1. Get textbook for course.
2. Read pages 4-8.
3. After you do the reading, on the card I give you today, write down your name and three different types of people/audience (p. 8) you will be communicating with in your future job. (You can classify them by their job description or role.) This is your ticket to class tomorrow.