...Sophia Shelton June 21,2011 Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. Use complete sentences in the “Why classification was chosen” column. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace|Technical or expository|Why classification was chosen | | | |writing | | |E-mail |The writer needs only | Technical | Is a message sent directly from one | | |type a message and send | |computer to another by means of a network? | | |it no time is spent | | | | |printing a copy. | | | |Memos | They are used to convey| Technical | Is a form of communication used within a | | |information to large | |company to request or exchange information | | |groups. | ...
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...Workplace Communication Comparison Written communication method | Purpose in the workplace | Technical or expository writing | Why the classification was chosen | E-mail | Written copy of a message that can be useful for reference | Both | An email can be sent to colleagues discussing business or used as an information tool for potential customers. | Memo | Internal form of communication intended relatively short messages between staff members | Technical | Memos are used as internal correspondence with a business | Letter | Used to communicate outside of the company | Expository | Written record of correspondence, can be useful in event the of a dispute | Manual | To provide instruction on the use of programs or products within a business | Technical | Explains how to use a product or program | Website | Used to boost sales and strengthen relationships with existing and potential customers | Both | A website provides information and communication between customers and business or business to business. | Other – Text Messaging | Short messages that replace memos or emails | Both | Short messages between employees within a business or to a mass crowd (Amber Alert) | 1. What is the most common form of written communication in your workplace or in a workplace with which you are familiar? Is expository writing or technical writing the most common form of written communication in this workplace? Who is responsible for most of the technical writing in this workplace...
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...Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace|Technical or expository|Why classification was chosen | | | |writing | | |E-mail |Communicate with |Both technical and |An e-mail can be used to communicate many | | |co-workers or vendors. |expository |types of information. Depending on the | | | | |information and how it is written, it could| | | | |be either expository or technical. | |Memos |Short note about |Expository |Memos are usually informal and are just a | | |something to be | |reminder to do something. | | |remembered or to be done| | | | |passed...
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...University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. Written communication method | Purpose in the workplace | Technical or expository writing | Why the classification was chosen | E-mail | For both external and internal use. This form of communication can be used for writing close friends, and family. This may also be used within a company via co-workers as well as communicating with customers and other business contacts. | Expository Writing. | I chose E-mail as an expository form of writing because the purpose is used for the purpose of explaining and describing the writers point to the reader. This can also be classified as technical, but only if the sender was giving information on services. | Memo | This is meant for internal use, this is largely used to communicate with fellow employees. | Expository Writing | Again, this form of communication is utilized to provide information on what is being conversed. | Letter | Outside use, meant to reach a contact outside of the corporation. | Expository Writing | This form of communication gives relays information of another individual. | Manual | This can be used for training as well as a company guide book. | Technical Writing | This form of communication is designed to explain a task...
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...LEARNING TEAM CHARTER – TEAM “C” |Course Title |Technical Writing Fundamentals-ENG 221 | | | | | | | | | | | Team Members/Contact Information |Name | |Phone | |Time zone and | |Email | | | | | |Availability During the Week | | | |John Rupert | |N/A | |Work Schedule varies, so my availability changes | |johnrupert01@email.phoenix.edu | | | | | |constantly. PST | | | |Larry Aikens | |702-843-4558 | |Saturday- Wednesday afer 3pm pst. Thursday Friday | |gerbteflon@yahoo.com | | | | | |all day | | | |Michael Sylvester | |214-883-2782 | |CST after 6pm ...
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...ENG/221 Assignment: Workplace Communication Comparison Submitted by: Faten Hamad Instructor: Robert Hodges Date submitted: 10/24/2010 University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace |Technical or |Why classification was chosen | | | |expository writing| | |E-mail |Can be types of electronic|Technical writing |we can | | |communication are quick | |attach documents, Web links, graphics, and sound| | |and can almost be | |and movie | | |synchronous. | |Files for review. | |Memos |Use it as internal |Technical writing |We can attach or Enclose documents. | | |correspondence to one or | | ...
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...Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace|Technical or expository|Why the classification was chosen | | | |writing | | |E-mail |Electronic |Expository |Position /persuasion | | |Communications | | | |Memo |Internal communication |Expository |Inform, persuasive or position | |Letter |Formal Communications |Expository |Inform, persuasive or position | |Manual |Instruction |Technical |‘How to’ information | |Website |Informal Communication |Expository |Information / public communications | |Other |Informal or formal |Expository or Technical|Depends on context and/or audience | | |communication ...
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...University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication |Purpose in the workplace |Technical or expository |Why the classification was chosen | |method | |writing | | |E-mail |In contrast, much of today’s written communication in|Expository |Expository writing is to explain describe or to| | |the workplace is accomplished through e-mail | |inform | | |messages. Therefore, a good e-mail message should fit| | | | |in the box, letting the reader see the entire content| | | | |at one glance. It should be limited to about 20 lines| | | | |of text. | ...
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...University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace|Technical or expository|Why the classification was chosen | | | |writing | | |E-mail |Group messages, Have |Expository |Can communicate with various e-mail users | | |record of message sent | |regardless of what e-mail browser they | | | | |have | |Memo |Takes notes, leave |Expository |Memos can be used to take verbal messages,| | |messages | |out of desk, office etc messages either in| | | | |person or by phone | |Letter |Formal message, |Expository |Letters are used to inform or respond to a| | ...
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...University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace|Technical or expository|Why the classification was chosen | | | |writing | | |E-mail |Relay a message |expository |It can be anything from a simple greeting | | | | |email to a recap of business. | |Memo |Gain understanding |Expository |A memo is usually focused on one topic not| | | | |necessarily training based | |Letter |State a purpose |Expository |Most common letters in the workplace are | | | | |offer letters or letters of employment | |Manual |Teaching |Technical |It is a guideline for something or a | | ...
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...ENG University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace|Technical or expository|Why the classification was chosen | | | |writing | | |E-mail |E-mail is used in the |Expository writing |Expository writing involves writing “a | | |workplace as a way to | |well-written exposition” concentrating “on| | |increase efficiency and | |its topic and listing events in | | |profit. This is made | |chronological order,” using words such as | | |possible by allowing | |first, next, last and finally. | | |users to perform | | | | |multiple tasks such as | | | | ...
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...Grading Criteria: Workplace Communication Comparison Week 1 Individual Assignment Note: For this assignment, fill out the Workplace Communication Comparison form located on the student website. |Matrix (maximum 1 page) |25 points available |Comments | |You explain the purpose for each communication method. | | | |You indicate whether each communication method is technical or| | | |expository writing. | | | |You explain why you have chosen the classification. | | | |Your reason for explaining each classification is logical. | | | |The matrix is in the default type font for the form (10-point | | | |Arial). | | ...
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...Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace|Technical or expository|Why classification was chosen | | | |writing | | |E-mail |Majority used to give |Expository |Most emails are used as descriptive. They | | |brief description of | |are used to inform the company of new | | |what someone wants | |employees, promotions, introductions, | | |someone else to do. | |meeting requests that have descriptive | | | | |agendas. | |Memos |Most memos I have seen |Technical |Memos in my work place are very rare. The | | |used to inform the | |memos I have seen inform the readers of | | |reader...
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...hallways to office cubicles, from roadsides to coffee shops and from library to classrooms, rumors and/or gossip can be heard anywhere and everywhere. This almost inevitable phenomena has made its way into organizations where gossip and gossipmongers are mostly seen in a negative light. But is that always the case? How about when you hear from a third person that one of your peers might be rewarded for his/her outstanding performance, for the most part you are motivated to perform well. Gossip has its downside but not always. Introduction Exchange of information through informal communication network or channel i.e. unverified information, often referred to as grapevine activity; rumor or gossip, is circumstantially derived, comes into existence unplanned (Michelson & Mouly, 2004) and is almost unavoidable in organizations (Michelson & Mouly, 2002). Although it can affect workplace such as by decreasing productivity and creating stress (DiFonzo, Bordia, & Rosnow 1994), it’s not a very well-researched phenomena (Noon, & Delbridge, 1993). Rumor is defined as unsubstantiated talk that lacks evidence whereas gossip is regarded as idle talk that ignores factuality (Noon, & Delbridge, 1993). According to Rosnow (1988), “Sometimes it is impossible to separate rumor from gossip. When, according to unattributed hearsay, a female executive is alleged to have “slept her way to the top,” is this rumor or gossip?” (p. 14). Hence, rumor and gossip although...
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...MS Office Class Proposal Table of Contents Summary 3 Description 3 Course Objectives 3 Course Curriculum 3 Course Standards 3 Course Outline 4 Equipment Needed 5 Financial 5 Assumptions 5 Documentation 6 Summary This proposal is written to communicate the objectives, curriculum, standards and potential revenue in regards to an MS Office class. Description This class will be held 2 days a week for a semester in length. The location and times will be determined as the class is developed. The class will be designed for 12 (twelve) students, but will adaptable due to space. It will be taught in various formats, but not limited to lecture, textbook, and hands-on training. Student will also earn up to 2 (two) High School technology credits. The course will be offered in three sections. The sections must build upon each other. Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide the background for the students to become knowledgeable in the components of Microsoft Office. It will also provide them with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill many roles in today’s society, be preparing them in the field of office systems. Course Curriculum Textbook - Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition ISBN-10: 1423927133 Course Standards This course will be taught to Sunshine State Standards (See Documentation). Course Outline Essential Introduction to Computers Microsoft Windows Vista 1. Introduction...
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