By Wednesday's class, reflect on the "playhouse" letter I supplied in class. Based on the advice given in the text and in class, what are the strengths of the letter? What are its weaknesses?

You don't have to blog it, but also take a look at Ex. 5.2 in the text and please come prepared to discuss it, as well.

Assignment #3 and reading associated w/ in-class discussions.

Assignment #3 and reading associated w/ in-class discussions:

Type: Good-news communication

Format: Standard business memo (get it right)

Due dates: See syllabus. Note that the memo is due twice, first as a draft for in-class, peer revision and then as a final version for evaluation.

Length: At least one full page (more if you wish).

Assignment: One of the following on pp. 427 - 29: 14.15, 14.16, or 14.18.

Discussion assignments:

For Wednesday, read and prepare to discuss 14.4 on pp. 422ff. Note that this assignment is also a blog assignment.

For Friday, read and prepare to discuss 3.12 on p. 83 and 3.13 on p. 84. It's not a blog assignment, but do it anyway.

Giving good news

Take a look at 14.4 on pp. 422ff in the text. Which one do you think is best? Which one is worst? In both cases, why? In general, comment on the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the various attempts. Be prepared to discuss these examples in class on Wednesday.