Assignment Grade Weight
Negative Message
Due Dates
100

How much of your final grade is the negative news message worth?

What is 10%?

100

What should you not include in your negative news message?

What is a visual?

100

When do you need to decide on your negative message topic by?

What is April 1st, 2pm (next Tuesday)?


Not an April Fools joke!

200

How much of your final grade is the final exam worth?

What is 10%?

200

How long should your negative news message be?

What is close to one page?


If needed, make it long enough to demonstrate your business writing skills

200

When is the negative news message due?

What is April 3rd, 2pm (next Thursday)?

300

How much of your final grade are the final baseline written assignment and informational interview?

What is they fall under the application and engagement category?


~3.3% of your final grade total - every point matters!

300

What are the four best practices for a negative news message?

What is Buffer, Bottom-Line Up Front (BLUF), Extensive details, Positive close?

300

What two days are the informational interview roundtables?

What is April 10th and April 15th?