1. Agenda zDocument analysis discussion and practice zAbstracts and summaries zPresentation work time zMid-term self-review

2. Document analysis zAnswer the questions about mission statements zRead the mission statement in your packet (copies provided for up to four group members) zDiscuss problems and recommend solutions in your mission statement zPresent your analysis using the transparency that is provided Each group has different documents!

3. Executive summary zContext: beginning of proposal or long report zPurpose: summarize all findings or recommendations; explain methodology zUses: let busy executives know what a report says without reading all of it; let readers know if they need to read the full document

4. Summary zContext: prepared for a manager or executive who doesn’t have time to read or listen to original zPurpose: summarize all findings, recommendations, methodology; may also indicate tone or style if relevant zUses: concisely record written documents, presentations, etc. that may be of use to a reader who generally will not see the original

5. Abstract zContext: conference program, academic article/dissertation, overview of proposed research or project zPurpose: explain methodology and background, build interest in the key deliverable; does not “give away” key findings or recommendations zUses: facilitate searches of databases, promote lectures, conference speakers, or projects

6. Presentation work time zSpend 5-10 minutes with your partner zDiscuss what kind of document you want to analyze zPrepare for your abstract that is due 3/8 zBeginning now, you may sign up for a presentation time slot, but you must have chosen your document(s) to sign up

7. Mid-term review zCourse goals: How are we doing? zSelf-assessment: How are you doing?

8. Mid-term review: Course goals zAnalyze receiver needs and business situations to choose effective message channels zPersuasively articulate and support a position zSelect, organize, and present information to achieve objectives zUnderstand uses and limits of technology zCritically evaluate your own and others’ writing zDevelop a repertoire of strategies that facilitate communication

9. Midterm review: Self assessment zPlease write me a memo that addresses the following questions: yHow are you doing on the goals you set for yourself in the Baseline Evaluation Portfolio? yWhat, if anything, has changed in your thinking about business communication? yWhat areas do you see as most critical for you to work on in the next six weeks?

10. Revision opportunity zYou may revise any ONE of the following for credit: yInformative memo (Sniffles & Snuggles) yNegative news letter (Bleachez) yComputer use case (Kids ReACT) yE-mail position memo (monitoring e-mail) zRevisions must include your original document with my comments (or evaluation sheet) zRevisions must incorporate significant change zPoints: up to 5 participation points zDue: April 17 in class or earlier This is an opportunity, not a requirement!

11. Assignment zReview Ch. 15 in EBC zFinish your abstract zSign up for a presentation time slot on my office door (must sign up by March 9 - first come, first serve basis)