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Read:  There are four Human Resource cases for the Module 10 letter in your textbook: 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, or 10.17. Pick one case.

Write a letter in block format and address the letter to an individual--an employee of your company. If appropriate, you may address the letter to an individual at his/her home. In that case, you may leave out the company name and title in the inside address. Also, your title is Human Resources Director or something along that line.

First Paragraph  Determine:  the positive news and main points. For example, the positive news for exercise 10.17 will state the opening of the new fitness center. The main points might state that the center will include classes, a swimming pool, and weight machines. State the positive news with a "you-attitude statement. For example: "Beginning October 9, you can take advantage of _______." Then, write a summary of the main points using "you-attitude" statements." Examples include: "The fitness center will include classes, ______, and _______," or "You can enjoy _______," or "You can use _________."

Second Paragraph Brainstorm and Determine: details about the main points. On exercise 10.14, for example, you will want to elaborate about the actual elder care program. Think about what the reader wants to know! Discuss the specifics of the program, including specifics of WHAT the program entails, WHEN employees can use the program, WHO is eligible, and so forth. 

Third Paragraph Brainstorm and Determine: reader benefits and any negatives. On exercise 10.14, for example, your reader will want to know that using the elder care program can save time and money. Think about the benefits to the employee. One negative might include that employees must use personal and/or sick time to take care of relatives. However, employees could view this as a benefit if you word the statement as a benefit. Instead of using words like "you must," and "you will be allowed," use phrases such as "you can _____." 

Fourth/Last Paragraph  Brainstorm and Determine: goodwill endings. You only need to write 1-2 sentences. Make sure these are positive forward looking statements. For example, exercise 10.16 announces flu shots. A goodwill ending might include a statement such as "Now, your flu shots come pain free." You might also restate the date or time

Below is the sample format for the assignment and tips for completing the Informative/Positive letter.

Company Name Company Address City, State Zip Phone Number

Date

Name of Individual Individual's Title Individual's Company Name Address City, State Zip

Dear Ms. Individual: Choose any of the following exercises and write a letter: 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, or 10.17. (If the exercise says write a memo, write a letter.) Use full block format and follow this example as well as the directions in the prewriting lesson. Refer to page 146, fig 10.1 for more explanation. The first box in the figure--labeled "main point" will be your first paragraph. In the first sentence, give the positive news. Next, include include a summary of the main points. Make this paragraph 3-4 lines.

The second paragraph will include details and must be specific, at least 5-7 lines in length. The letter must include "you" attitude and not use "we, our, my, I" and "the company name _____" in the letter. Use phrases such as "You can..." and "You will receive..."

The third paragraph will contain reader benefits and my also include negatives. Link any negatives to reader benefits. Make this paragraph 5-7 lines. The fourth paragraph will be the goodwill ending: positive outreach and offer of contact. It can be brief, about 2-3 lines.

Sincerely,

Your Name Your Title

Note: Double-space between paragraphs, and include 3-4 spaces between "Sincerely," and "Your Name" for your signature.

Limit the passive voice verbs (is, are, was, were, be, been, being, am).

Finally, before you post your draft or submit your final to the drop box, print your letter and examine it closely. You may gain a new perspective on your letter just by reviewing a printed version.

Writers learn how to write by doing two basic activities:

1. They write. 2. They read the works of other writers.

You'll be reading and responding to your classmates' writing in this class. The peer responses you complete do much more than just provide your classmates with constructive criticism; doing peer responses hones your own ability to read and write critically. You do peer responses as much to help your own writing as you do to help your classmates. Keep this in your mind when completing peer responses.

Use the grading rubric as a checklist when completing peer responses, with your focus on what needs revision

You will read TWO different drafts from two different classmates. You may post your responses in paragraph or bullet format. To receive complete credit on peer responses, write a minimum of 10 lines in a paragraph or 10 bullets in a list and offer specific suggestions for revision. Please write in complete sentences and use specific and precise words to help them. You might want to begin with the first item on the rubric. Look to see if the writer included the correct number of paragraphs. If not, state that, and offer a specific suggestion of what to do, what the writer might add and/or change. Go on to the next item, and then the next and so forth. However, it is not necessary, nor is it helpful to the writer to write items such as "block format is used," or "paragraphs are the correct length." Remember: Focus on what needs revision. For example, if the draft contains a paragraph that is too short, you can point this out to the writer and then offer an idea of what the writer could add to make his or her paragraph the correct length.

Sometimes you won't find problems. In that case, you may state what the writer does well in regards to content, but make your statements specific. Instead of writing "I liked your letter a lot," or "It was very good," or "block format is used," focus on specifics. For example, you could state "The second paragraph offers several specific examples. I especially find _____ example vivid and clear because of _______."

Again, please do not write statements like "The formatting is correct," or "You didn't use any forbidden words." Focus your responses on what the writer needs to do for revision. Offer the writer concrete and specific suggestions for revision, or specifics about content that seem especially effective; for example, a sentence might offer a particularly effective use of "you-attitude." You might want to point out a specific reader benefit that seems especially important to you and then state why it seems important. You can also point out places (as listed on the criteria) where the writer could use more "you-attitude," more positive emphasis, more precise words instead of "good" and "great" and/or more action verbs instead of "is," or "was." Again, remember the "forbidden words" when writing your own response and avoid them! Make suggestions on what the writer could change. You can even make suggestions for sentence revisions.

You don't have to address 10 separate points on the rubric, and you don't have to address every point on the rubric in your responses. You don't even have to begin with the first point on the rubric. Use the rubric as a guide and write a minimum of 10 lines with a focus on revision. The letter you read might need a lot of work on "you-attitude" and eliminating passive voice. Another letter might need more work on formatting issues and adding detail. Let the writer know where you think he or she could revise. Offer your opinions. It's up to your reader to decide to accept your opinions and take your advice.

When you receive peer responses: It's your assignment, so you make the decision on what and how much to revise. Sometimes you might disagree with the advice a classmate gives you. That's okay. You decide what parts of the peer responses will help you.

Homework how to write

The correct use of these criteria will determine your grade on your final letter:

· The letter is organized correctly:

1. The first paragraph gives the positive news and provides a summary of the main points. This paragraph is 3-4 lines in length.

2. The second paragraph gives details. This paragraph is 5-7 lines in length.

3. The third paragraph provides reader benefits and any negatives. This paragraph is 5-7 lines in length.

4. The fourth paragraph states a goodwill ending. This paragraph is 2-3 lines in length.

· The letter uses "you-attitude" throughout; the letter emphasizes what the reader wants to know and does not use "I, me, my, myself, we," or phrases that emphasize "The company (name)" and not the reader.

· The letter uses positive words and de-emphasizes any negatives.  Does not use negative words such as "no" and "limited," plus most "un-words, in-words," and so forth (refer to module 7 for a list).

· The letter provides specific and precise reader benefits. Detailed examples of how the reader will benefit appear in the third paragraph.

· The letter does not refer to the reader's or the writer's feelings at all.

· The writing includes specific and accurate word choice and details and does NOT use the following words: thing, good, really, very, extremely, wonderful, outstanding, or any synonym of the above (refer to the online lesson in week 2 on using precise words).

· The writing uses active versus passive voice. The writing uses is, are, was, were, be, been, being, and am ONE time or less per paragraph, and does not use "There is, there are, there was, there were, there _____ be, and there ______ been" at all. Instead, the writing uses action verbs such as describes, shows, presents, writes, run, ran, talked, talk, and so forth. (refer to the online lesson in week 2 on action verbs).

· The writing uses familiar words.

· The writing does not use slang, cliches, trite or over-used expressions, or biased and sexist language. (Be sure the salutation goes to Ms. if the letter is addressed to a woman).

· The writing is free of typographical errors.

· Words are spelled and used correctly.

· Commas, quotation marks, and other punctuation marks are used correctly.

· The writing contains correct grammar without sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.

· The letter is formatted correctly:

1. Block format is used.

2. 12 point Calibri or Times New Roman font is used.

3. Spacing is correct.

4. The letter includes a company letterhead, date, inside address to an individual at a company, a salutation followed by colon, four paragraphs, and a close.

5. All components except for the letterhead are lined up on the left margin.

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Question 1

nitial post is due on 11/3 by 11:59pm and peer replies are due on 11/5 by 11:59pm.

Prewrite and Complete the Letter Draft

This assignment has four important steps.

1. Complete the prewriting for the informative/positive news letter:

· You may print the prewriting page and jot notes on it for yourself, or you may write notes on your own.

· You do not have to submit prewriting for any points, but don't skip this important step!

2. Complete a draft of the informative/positive news letter:

· Choose one of the following human resource cases from Module 10 in your textbook: 10.13, 10.14, 10.16, or 10.17. (If the exercise says write a memo, write a letter. Also address your letter to a specific individual) Follow the format and tips from the online lesson.

· Refer to page 146 in your textbook. Fig. 10.1 contains five boxes: main point, details, negatives, reader benefits, and goodwill ending.

· Think of each one of these boxes as being an individual paragraph with the exception of the negatives.

· Instead of an individual paragraph for the negatives, combine the negatives (if any exist) in with the reader benefits. Hence, your letter will contain four paragraphs:

1. State the positive news. Summarize the main points (3-4 lines in length).

2. Provide details and explain fully. Elaborate on the summary in the first paragraph (5-7 lines in length).

3. Discuss benefits to the reader. If negatives exist, present them compactly in the middle of the paragraph and link the negatives with the reader benefits (5-7 lines in length).

4. Goodwill ending. One or two positive, forward looking statements (2-3 lines in length).

3. Submit your draft of your letter in the discussion forum below:

Note: Late drafts will only receive partial credit, but you may still post in order to have a chance at receiving responses.

· Attach your letter in either .doc, .docx. or .rtf format. Do not cut/paste the letter into the textbox.

· Post your draft of the letter by the deadline.

4. Complete peer responses for 2 (TWO) of your classmates' letters.

· You may type the peer responses in the textbox/message area or attach the peer responses (be sure to put your name in the files you attach).

· Refer to the page Grading Rubric for the Informative/Positive News Letter in this topic for a checklist.

· Write a paragraph of 10 lines or a list of 10 lines, addressing the items on the grading rubric. When writing peer response, write in complete sentences, even if you use a list. Also, use specific and precise words and examples. Focus on specific information. Offer specific revision suggestions.

· Respond to those with zero (0) replies first and post your peer responses by the deadline.

Note: You must post your answers before you can view others' answers. Attach your work as either a .doc or .rtf file (not docx or other formats). Check after you post to make sure your file truly did attach, and that the file is .doc or.rtf format.

Important Formatting Information! - Print a copy of your letter before you submit it online. Make sure your letter is in 12 point type with the correct spacing. Don't let the close (the Sincerely, and your name) go to a second page; you can adjust the top and bottom margin so the close can fit on the same page, but do make sure you have at least a 1 inch margin on the sides.

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Question 2

After revising your informative and positive news letter, submit your final revised letter to this drop box by the due date.  Do not cut/paste into the textbox; instead attach your work in either .doc, .docx or .rtf format.  Double check your submission to make sure your file truly did attach.

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