ENG 135 Week 3 Assignment

ENG 135 Week 3 Assignment: Case Study: Crafting a Negative Employment Message 

Assignment Content

The following assignment gives you the opportunity to craft a real-world negative message.

Select a case study and write a 350- to 525-word message to the stated audience, employing the strategies learned in Ch. 10 of College English and Business Communication. Also, review important guidelines for writing sensitive messages in a courteous and respectful tone in Ch. 9, pp. 334-335 & 374-379. Format your business letter/email in correct business letter/email format with single-spaced block paragraphs, greeting, and signature. Check the grading rubric to the right to see how this assignment will be graded.

Format your email or letter in APA style using this template:

ENG 135 Email Template.doc

Submit your assignment as a Word attachment.

Tips: For this assignment, imagine you work for a company and have been asked to create a negative message for a specific audience. Read the textbook selections above, and choose one of the three scenarios and write your negative message of 350-525 words, focusing on the audience and their need for clear, accurate, and reassuring information.

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