TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: COMM 2293 Students COMM 2293 Instructors September 13, 2021 Assignment 1 Instructions For Assignment 1, write a direct strategy email. Who you are: the office coordinator at Clay & Clover (refer to case scenario) Who your reader is: Linden Oakley, sales manager at Goodwood Plastic (sales@goodwoodplastic.com) Background: Several clients who are interested in hiring Clay & Clover to install low maintenance fencing have expressed concerns about chemicals from treated wood leaching into the soil. Your supervisor, Sayed Abir, would like to use plastic lumber from a local manufacturer, but needs more information about it. He has asked you to contact Mr. Oakley to find out if Goodwood Plastic is suitable for your upcoming fencing projects. Your task: 1. Draft a direct strategy email which includes relevant information about your company and why it’s interested in Goodwood Plastic (include only information that will help your reader answer your questions). a list of four or five specific and relevant questions you want to ask your reader about Goodwood Plastic’s lumber. 2. Revise your draft(s) to ensure your message follows the instructions given here, in your COMM class, and on the checklist. 3. Save and submit your assignment to Turnitin as a Word file by 11:59 p.m. on the due date listed in your course schedule. Do not copy content from any sources you might consult, including this handout, and other COMM 2293 instructional materials; use your own words. Do not work with other students on this assignment. Unauthorized collaboration and/or plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Integrity Officer. Evaluate your own assignment using this checklist. Message follows the three-part direct strategy ? begins with a direct opening that states the requested action (purpose) ? provides relevant background details and asks specific questions in the body ? includes a complete, forward-looking close with a timeline and reason ? uses informative subject line that reflects the main point expressed in the opening Message gives clear, complete information to the reader ? provides necessary contextual information so the reader understands your questions ? asks open questions that elicit informative answers (not closed yes/no questions) ? maintains goodwill throughout message Message uses a professional business style and presentation ? does not copy exact wording/phrasing from the case scenario or assignment memo ? follows all the grammar and business style points assigned so far ? uses correct email format ? uses full block format, with 2.5 cm margins on all sides, single spaced, readable 11- or 12-point font, and a left-aligned margin Purchase answer to see full attachment Tags: private organization Efficiency of Goodwood Plastic environmental based organization Clay and clover wood lumber fences User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following our company’shonor code & terms of service.
