Introduction to business communication-reading/discussion Qs

Read:

Chapter 1- Business Communication in the Digital Age (textbook)

 What is business communication? Links to an external site.(links to an external site)

How to Write a Professional Bio Links to an external site.

Tone/Voice in Professional Writing Links to an external site.

Chapter 1 Slides Links to an external site.

Discussion: Wednesday, January 15

Professional bio assignment instructions/Q&A

Discussion: Wednesday, January 22

1. Critics complain that texting and instant messaging lead to textspeak, poor writing characterized by acronyms, abbreviations, and emoticons. Others have claimed that emoji help supply important missing cues in lean media channels that are “toneless” otherwise. What do you think?

2. As we have discussed, many Europeans work 32–36 hours a week. Their weekends and long vacations are off-limits to their employers. Conversely, many young Chinese tech workers work the dreaded 9-9-6 schedule: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week despite laws dictating a 40-hour workweek. How do you feel about work-life balance?

Assignments:

Writing Assignment: Professional bio due: January 22