Overview
Name christopher Martin
Assignment 1) Review the attached instructions first, then use this dropbox to submit the Professional Request Document DRAFT.
For the draft, focus on the content of the document. You will focus on formatting and polishing the document to submit to the FINAL Professional Request Document dropbox in a later unit.Professional Communications Portfolio
Linked Student Learning Outcome
SLO1 – Develop professional documents that demonstrate clarity, tone, and organization for real-world audiences.
Purpose
To help you practice drafting, revising, and finalizing professional documents that reflect real-world communication needs across academic and career settings. This assignment allows you to strengthen your ability to write clearly, professionally, and persuasively for various audiences, regardless of your major.
Task
You will create a portfolio of five short documents. Each will represent a different type of professional communication. Choose or adapt a real or hypothetical situation from each category below. Tailor each document to your major, career field, campus involvement, or personal interests.
- Professional Request Document
- Ideas:
- Request to extend a deadline (e.g., for a professor or supervisor)
- Request to use campus space or access lab equipment
- Persuasive/Proposal Document
- Ideas:
- Proposal for a student initiative, club, or project
- Recommendation for changing a class policy or lab procedure
- Positive or Thank-You Message
- Ideas:
- Thank-you email after an interview or mentorship meeting
- Acceptance of a scholarship, award, or opportunity
- Problem or Conflict Communication
- Ideas:
- Addressing a group project conflict professionally
- Clarifying a registration or housing issue
- Instruction or Informational Document
- Ideas:
- How-to or onboarding guide for new team or club members
- Volunteer briefing email or meeting agenda
Submission Process
- Submit a draft of each document to the appropriate dropboxes in GaView.
- Submit your drafts to online tools or the writing center for revision. At least one document must be reviewed by the Writing Center.
- Use the revision notes you receive to correct and improve your documents.
- Submit your polished final drafts to the appropriate dropboxes in GaView by the due date.
Criteria for Success
- Clear and appropriate tone for each audience and purpose
- Follows professional format and genre conventions
- Free from grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
- Revised thoughtfully using feedback and resources
- Final documents reflect professionalism and clarity
Assignment 2 Review the attached instructions first, then use this dropbox to submit the Persuasive Document DRAFT.
For the draft, focus on the content of the document. You will focus on formatting and polishing the document to submit to the FINAL Persuasive Document dropbox in a later unit. Professional Communications Portfolio
Linked Student Learning Outcome
SLO1 – Develop professional documents that demonstrate clarity, tone, and organization for real-world audiences.
Purpose
To help you practice drafting, revising, and finalizing professional documents that reflect real-world communication needs across academic and career settings. This assignment allows you to strengthen your ability to write clearly, professionally, and persuasively for various audiences, regardless of your major.
Task
You will create a portfolio of five short documents. Each will represent a different type of professional communication. Choose or adapt a real or hypothetical situation from each category below. Tailor each document to your major, career field, campus involvement, or personal interests.
- Professional Request Document
- Ideas:
- Request to extend a deadline (e.g., for a professor or supervisor)
- Request to use campus space or access lab equipment
- Persuasive/Proposal Document
- Ideas:
- Proposal for a student initiative, club, or project
- Recommendation for changing a class policy or lab procedure
- Positive or Thank-You Message
- Ideas:
- Thank-you email after an interview or mentorship meeting
- Acceptance of a scholarship, award, or opportunity
- Problem or Conflict Communication
- Ideas:
- Addressing a group project conflict professionally
- Clarifying a registration or housing issue
- Instruction or Informational Document
- Ideas:
- How-to or onboarding guide for new team or club members
- Volunteer briefing email or meeting agenda
Submission Process
- Submit a draft of each document to the appropriate dropboxes in GaView.
- Submit your drafts to online tools or the writing center for revision. At least one document must be reviewed by the Writing Center.
- Use the revision notes you receive to correct and improve your documents.
- Submit your polished final drafts to the appropriate dropboxes in GaView by the due date.
Criteria for Success
- Clear and appropriate tone for each audience and purpose
- Follows professional format and genre conventions
- Free from grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
- Revised thoughtfully using feedback and resources
- Final documents reflect professionalism and clarity