PU Communications Question

At the beginning of the semester you wrote a communication self-assessment letter to me. Your purpose was to describe your skills and experiences in relationship to each of the learning goals listed on the course syllabus as seen below:ReadingWritingSpeakingListeningResearchingCollaboratingNow, in preparation for successfully completing our course, you will write another self- assessment letter. The purpose of this letter is to ask to be promoted from the course.The letter will be graded based on the memo/letter /email rubric used throughout the semester:Memo /Letter/Email Rubric Exemplary 9-10 Proficient 7-8 Does not meet Standard <6Introduction/ConclusionPresents writer’s purpose, orients the audience by previewing the document’s content and organization, and gains the reader’s attention by appealing to the audience’s interests or goalsThe conclusion contains Action Steps A (Tell the reader what to do with the information) and B (Tell the reader what you will do).The introduction is clear and relates to the topic.The conclusion contains Action Steps A or BThe introduction does not present the purpose or orient the reader to what will follow.The introduction is not interesting or relevant to the audience.The conclusion does not contain Action Steps.ContentWritten clearly and concisely with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information.Written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information.Lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information, includes little persuasive information and few facts about the topic.AudienceAppeals persuasively to the values, self-perceptions, and capabilities of the audience. The memo/letter/email includes an audience focus and audience benefits.Frames the message in a way that likely reflects the values, capabilities, and self-perceptions of the audience.Ignores audience values and constraints.Shows little or no sense of audience.Layout and Business FormatThe layout is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space.Format follows business conventions.The document uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately.Format follows business conventions, but needs minor revisions.The layout is cluttered and confusing. Spacing, headings, and subheadings are not used to enhance readability.Format shows little or no awareness of business conventions.Writing MechanicsThe text is clearly written with no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.The text is written with little editing needed for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation repeatedly distract the reader. Major editing and revision are required.Write an introduction that makes your purpose clear (requesting to be promoted /given a passing grade in the course). Tell me what you are writing about (your accomplishments in the course learning goals). Include Action Steps A (tell the reader what to do with the information) and B (tell the reader what you are willing to do) in the conclusionUse Plain language when writing the content. That means you must write clearly and concisely, conversationally yet professionally. Write about your learning in each goal. Provide evidence by referring to the assignments you have completed and the grades you have received.Focus on your audience’s need to have information to act on. In other words, tell me what I need to know.Design the layout of the letter to make reading easy. Use subject headings (Reading, Writing, etc.) to clearly show that you are addressing all course learning goals. Use a business letter format. Include your return address, date, my name and address, salutation, complimentary close, and signature.Proofread to demonstrate excellent writing mechanics. Avoid punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors.