assignment

Packet Preparation: Week 2

[WLO: 3] [CLO: 6]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the career and graduate suggestions given in Chapters 1 through 4 in the course textbook. Read the  How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Graduate School Links to an external site. ,  The Importance of Good Writing Skills in the Workplace  Links to an external site. and  45 Pieces of Career Advice That Will Get You to the Top Links to an external site. web pages.

This week you will be creating additional items for your Final Project packet. Based on the packet you chose in Week 1 and the specific organization or school that you identified in your Week 1 template, you will complete additional documentation for your packet. If you are still unsure of an organization or packet to focus on, this week you will need to make a final decision, even if it is only hypothetical. As you finalize your decision, consider again your goals and purposefully choose a packet that will support you in the future.

Based on your chosen packet, upload the following to Waypoint:

Option 1: Graduate School Application Packet

· A cover letter with a statement of purpose.

· Access an example of a  basic business letter  Download basic business letter .

· Access the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center’s  Writing a Professional Letter Links to an external site. web page.

· Access the  How to Write a Statement of Purpose for Graduate SchoolLinks to an external site.

· Two writing examples.

· Note that the examples of writing may be from your previous courses. As such, when they are uploaded to Waypoint they may trigger a high percentage of similarity. As long as it is your work, there is no concern for this. Do be sure to apply the feedback given to you by your previous instructor, and run through  Grammarly Links to an external site. or submit for a  Paper Review Links to an external site. , prior to submitting.

Option 2: Organizational Application Packet

· A cover letter.

· Access an example of a  basic business letter  Download basic business letter .

· Access the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center’s  Writing a Professional Letter Links to an external site. web page.

· Two writing examples.

· They must exhibit your expertise in association with the position you are interested in and your degree program.

· Note that the examples of writing may be from your previous courses. As such, when they are uploaded to Waypoint they may trigger a high percentage of similarity. As long as it is your work, there is no concern for this. Do be sure to apply the feedback given to you by your previous instructor, and run through  Grammarly Links to an external site. or submit for a  Paper Review Links to an external site. , prior to submitting.

Option 3: Military Promotions Application Packet

· A letter to the president or promotions board.

· See example from Navy Personnel Command’s  Sample Letters & Packages  Links to an external site. web page. (You may also search Google for examples associated with your branch.)

· Access an example of a  basic business letter  Download basic business letter .

· Access the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center’s  Writing a Professional Letter  Links to an external site. web page.

· Two writing examples.

· They must exhibit your expertise gained in your program.

· Note that the examples of writing may be from your previous courses. As such, when they are uploaded to Waypoint they  may trigger a high percentage of similarity. As long as it is your work, there is no concern for this. Do be sure to apply the feedback given to you by your previous instructor, and run through  Grammarly Links to an external site. or submit for a  Paper Review Links to an external site. , prior to submitting.

Option 4: Generic Psychological Knowledge Packet

· A letter to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the President of the University of Arizona Global Campus.

· Indicate your close completion of your degree and how you believe the degree has supported your goals.

· Access an example of a  basic business letter  Download basic business letter .

· Access the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center’s  Writing a Professional Letter Links to an external site. web page.

· Note that you will include both of these (two letters) in your final packet.

· Three writing examples.

· They must exemplify knowledge associated with psychology program.

· Note that the examples of writing may be from your previous courses. As such, when they are uploaded to Waypoint they  may trigger a high percentage of similarity. As long as it is your work, there is no concern for this. Do be sure to apply the feedback given to you by your previous instructor, and run through  Grammarly Links to an external site. or submit for a  Paper Review Links to an external site. , prior to submitting.

The Packet Preparation: Week 2 Assignment must include three (in the graduate, organizational, and military packets) to four (in the generic packet)  separate documents.

· The assigned letter must be

· One to two pages in length.

· Formatted as a  basic business letter  Download basic business letter .

· Be specific.

· State intent.

· Include pertinent information to get the reader’s attention.

· The two (or three) writing samples should

· Be an exemplary example of the knowledge you have gained in your program.

· Be submitted through  Grammarly Links to an external site. .

· Exhibit exceptional  APA Style Links to an external site. application.

Carefully review the  Grading Rubric Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.