(2) Make sure to read (ALL the instructions for this assignment) before starting. You should also review page 562 -in the courses textbook- For VISUAL purposes ONLY Appendix Figure/B.2/Sample Letter in Block Format Style. *Use MARGINS -1 inch (top/bottom and sides), FONT – Times New Roman-Size 12.(3) Make sure to review the 7th edition APA Documentation Style format- in-text citations and references. You can review APA formatting (In-Text Citations and References) – See courses textbook page 410/Table 13.3 OR via the following link: Why Does This Matter?Self-Inventory – In the courses textbook – Go to page 498 – Figure 16.1/Self -Inventory of Career Interests and Job-Related Abilities and Attributes AND page 499- Table 16.1/ Abilities and Attributes That Establish Credibility in the Job Application Process. Use this information (Figure 16.1 and Table 16.1) to identify and categorize your key abilities and attributes to project credibility. Then – identify one (ability) and one (attribute) that you want to continue developing/practicing within your (academic/declared business major) expect by industry representatives within your declared business major.Next Compare information from this Self-Inventory to the feedback on your – 1st Written Assignment- Memorandum Reviewing Feedback. You should also review the instructions for the first assignment especially- the following – In the course’s textbook- Go to Page 168- 5.6 Self- Assessment of Approach to Writing- Read and complete the short assessment. The assessment should provide insight (i.e., strengths and gaps) about your approach to writing. Once you have completed the short assessment- use findings from your assessments to select (one) common error (listed in the instructions).Research/DocumentationRequired: Conduct Research to determine (best practices identified by industry representatives within your declared major) – Use UHD W.I. Dykes Library – Business Source Complete to locate (*TWO) secondary sources credible business journals/articles within your declared major with specific information about developing your business communication skill set to help – Assess the connection between your identified Common Error and identified ability and attribute you want to continue developing/practicing. Look for information that will help (you) explain in terms of although not fully developed how you can compensate after evaluating the primary needs of employers for positions of interest- within your declared major. *Required: Must select two different secondary sources within your (declared major). EX. two journal articles from different journals, a journal article and government article, etc. Read: If you located/used a credible business journal/article for the first written assignment You can consider -if applicable- using this source again in this assignment. Do NOT use secondary sources over five years old.Do NOT use articles discussing information unrelated to your declared BUSINESS major OR random topics/research investigations with demographics NOT related to your declared BUSINESS major OR plausible hiring/employment locations. Do NOT use websites, e.g., companies, organizations, and other such sources.Do NOT use your personal opinions.Do NOT use the courses textbook as one of your sources.Application Written ExerciseDo NOT (just submit the results) of the Self-Assessment or Self- Inventory. You will need to produce an internal memorandum to your instructor. Required: Make sure to practice applying (LO5.5
positive and other-oriented tone in this expanded two-page business letter). Use formal, third-person writing style (i.e., professional language, no contractions, no personal pronouns, no personal references. Required: Review/Apply Table 5:10 (See Page 160)-Avoid Relying Too Heavily on the I-Voice.After reading (ALL the instructions for this assignment) and completing the activities and research above – Write a Two-Page Expanded Business Letter/Career Development. Audience: Persuasive Internal Business Letter- to your professor. Prepare your letter thinking about – if your letter was shared by your professor with industry representatives within your declared major would they be able to identify your key selling points for the job application process. Framing the Primary MessageHow can instructional strategies such as (Self-Assessments, Self- Inventories, reviewing graded feedback, etc.) help business majors with developing/practicing for career development?Introduction Do NOT use a heading -Introduction. Use (AIM Planning Process- Read pages 149 -153 Review Figure 5.4) to develop your primary message and key points. EX. Brief focused paragraph include information such as: your declared business major, identified (common error, ability and attribute, etc. ) – How you plan to use your findings within the scope of your declared business major – what you discovered after researching secondary sources – explain in terms of although not fully developed how you can compensate after evaluating the primary needs of employers for positions on interest- within your declared major. Reminder: You should be able to use information from your research to support your explanation/selection (response cites facts/APA in-text citations). This should help you transition (link idea/s) between paragraphs.Body This is a key section. You should be able to write two brief focused paragraphs- supported by secondary sources explaining/ connection between your identified Common Error and identified ability and attribute you want to continue developing/practicing. EX. In terms of transitioning from your Introduction You should be able to link/explain your information for each paragraph. You should have -two paragraphs in this section – use headings (Ability and Attribute).Conclusion – Do NOT use a heading Conclusion. Give a sense of closure/summary. You should be able to tell a persuasive and compelling narrative about what was learned or the value of this research within the scope of your declared business major. EX. Make reality-based comments that (you) can connect to career development. How can this information benefit potential employers in terms of their primary needs given (your) FAIR approach (Read Figure 1.4) to ethical business communications? Remember this assignment is not just a document for a grade in BA 3350 – it is a customized plan focusing on continuous improvement within the scope of academic- employment prospects/career development within (your declared business major).Required: Make sure to use 7th edition APA Documentation Style to format the in-text citations and references. You can review APA formatting (In-Text Citations and References) – See courses textbook page 410/Table 13.3 OR via the following link: Do NOT use the citations multiple times in the body. Do NOT use other citations in the body. Do NOT use the courses textbook OR other secondary sources/references as citations. Format for the Two Page Expanded Business Letter For VISUAL purposes ONLY see page 562 -in the courses textbook- Appendix Figure/B.2/Sample Letter in Block Format Style. In reviewing, you should note, the content is not applicable. Do NOT use the heading (Better Horizons Credit Union) in the example. Do NOT use a Header or lines as illustrated. Do NOT include your personal address on Page 1. Do NOT indent paragraphs. Do NOT use a Microsoft Letter Template. You will need to make applicable modifications. Examples include the following. Required: Format the Letter in Block Format Style – Two Pages ONLY – Do NOT Exceed. Apply the following – MARGINS -1 inch (top/bottom and sides), FONT – Times New Roman-Size 12. Page 1- START with the current date (spell out the month) Ex. April 10, 2023. Then – use the following Internal Address. Do NOT use your personal address in this letter. University of Houston Downtown Marilyn Davies College of Business GMSM DepartmentDr. Nealy320 North Main, Suite B420Houston, Texas 77002 AFTER THE ADDRESS use the following Salutation – Dear Dr. Nealy: After the salutation format the letter Introduction -Body- Conclusion.
