Kim Woods
In-Class Assignment: Direct Message
Directions: Write a 1-Page Direct/Positive Message using the examples and tools you have learned from your textbook and lectures. You will be graded from the C.L.A.S.S. Grading Rubric.
· You will have 60 Minutes to complete this assignment in-class
· Print your assignment once complete, and turn it in.
· Do not close your assignment or log off of your computer until you have uploaded it and submitted it in.
· Be sure to save your assignment on your computer as you go.
· Do not to kick any cords under your desk, which can cause the computer to restart
· Any assignments lost will be your responsibility and make-ups will not be given
Situation: You work for Marriott Hotels as the Vice President of Human Resources. You have been asked to create a new welcome letter the company will use to send to newly signed up Marriott Rewards members. Be sure to be creative and use the information required for a Direct & Positive Message in a letter format. Be sure to include the following mandatory items:
1. Send to: Mr. Alexander Spelling (4657 N. Romeo Road., Fullerton, CA 92831)
2. Offer a free night stay at any category 1-5 Marriot property
3. Discuss at least 2 benefits from the following web page (from any of the sections) that Marriott Rewards has to offer (DO NOT COPY wording from the website - you may make up the information you write about the 2 benefits you chose). Any student visiting any other website will receive an automatic zero for their assignment!
a. http://www.marriott.com/rewards/member-benefits.mi
Additional Information:
· Be sure to organize your thoughts/ideas and apply the organization of information to the format of your letter.
· You may not use books/class notes/ONLY the Marriott Website
· Keep your Welcome Letter to 1-page maximum
· Do not spend too much time researching. Be sure to leave enough time to write your letter
· You will not be given additional time. Be sure to start wrapping up your paper within 2 minutes of the end time and begin to print.
· I have included logos below in case you would like to use one in your letter. Please note, it is not required to use a logo, but you may use if you choose to. Company Logos approved for this assignment: