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Professional Email

Choose one of the professional scenarios provided in Blackboard under the Week 1 tab.

Writing a Professional Email (in the form of Figure 5.1 on page 76 of BCOM7) from the perspective of a character in the scenario. The email should discuss the communication issue provided in the scenario and should be addressed to another character from the scenario.

Scenario: Paul has worked for the company four years. During that time, he had one manager and three difference supervisors without any major conflicts. Due to a merger, the management structure changed and Paul's former manager Pat is now the general manager. Sharon, Paul's new manager, has a meeting with Paul over concerns that proper protocol is not being followed. Sharon tells Paul he must conform to the proper procedures or he will be written up. Paul protests as the process he uses was designed as a work around by Pat. Sharon writes Paul up for insubordination.

The professional email must adhere to the following requirements:

Content:Address the communication issue from the scenario.

Request a face-to-face meeting to discuss the issue (at a specific time).

Concentrate on the facts of the situation and avoid using overly emotional language.

Assume your recipient is learning about the situation for the first time through your communication.

Format:Use a descriptive subject line or heading.

Include an appropriate and professional greeting / salutation.

Use email form including: To:, From:, Subject:, and Signature.

Clarity / Mechanics:Focus on clarity, writing mechanics, and professional language/style requirements.

Run spell/grammar check before submitting.

Your assignment must:

Be typed, single-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Your professor may provide additional instructions.

Submitting your assignment:

Submit your assignment through the online course shell only.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Plan, create, and evaluate professional documents.

Write clearly, coherently, and persuasively using proper grammar and mechanics, and formatting appropriate to the situation.

Deliver professional information to various audiences using appropriate tone, style, and format.

Analyze professional communication examples to assist in revision