Assignment 1: The Persuasive Email<\/p>\n
The following Course Outcome is assessed in this assignment:<\/p>\n
GB512-Prepare documents using industry conventions and Standard English mechanics.<\/p>\n
You practiced with persuasive email concepts prior to preparing this assignment. For this first writing assignment, you will write a persuasive email of 500\u2013750 words to the author of an article you find interesting in one of these publications:\u00a0The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, or The Washington Post. The article must have been published within the last 14 days.<\/p>\n
You may select an article that you agree with, disagree with, or a combination of both. In your persuasive response, include what you liked about the article, what you disliked, what you believe should have been added, or perhaps what should not be in the article at all.<\/p>\n
As you prepare your email, consider the audience, purpose, form, and content. Cite passages from the article in your response following current APA 7 format for in-text citations. Include at least two additional references published within the last year that support your points. Provide a references page that includes at least three references \u2014 the article you are responding to, and the two supporting references.<\/p>\n
Peer-reviewed academic articles, articles published in journals, textbooks, and library resources in the library databases are examples of high quality resources. Note: Wikipedia, Investopedia, and blogs etc., are not considered reliable resources for this research.<\/p>\n
Assignment:<\/p>\n
The persuasive email responds to the following checklist items demonstrating analysis and critical thinking:<\/p>\n
Uses no fewer than 500, no more than 750 words, inclusive of references.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Follows email conventions in fields.<\/p>\n
Addresses the intended audience in a clear and appropriate manner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Provides a clearly established, sustained viewpoint and purpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Justifies opinion in a persuasive manner using\u00a0viable\u00a0references.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Selects and incorporates no fewer than three credible sources.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Articles<\/p>\n
Original Article:<\/p>\n
Biden Signs Bill Averting Nationwide Rail Strike \u2014 But Not Granting Sick Days To Workers<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brianbushard\/2022\/12\/02\/biden-signs-bill-averting-nationwide-rail-strike—but-not-granting-sick-days-to-workers\/?sh=ffa34b52df99 <\/p>\n
Supporting Articles:<\/p>\n
Biden Signs Legislation to Avert Nationwide Rail Strike<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/12\/02\/us\/politics\/rail-strike-biden.html <\/p>\n
Senate passes bill to avert rail strike<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.supplychainquarterly.com\/articles\/7423-senate-passes-bill-to-avert-rail-strike <\/p>\n
A Potential Rail Strike Looms. Here\u2019s What to Know.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/a-potential-rail-strike-looms-heres-what-to-know-11669757894<\/p>\n
Largest rail union rejects contract, stoking fears of a strike<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/11\/21\/1137640529\/railroads-freight-rail-unions-vote-contract-strike <\/p>\n
Union Pacific CEO called to hearing in Washington as risk of rail strike rises<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/11\/22\/union-pacific-ceo-called-to-hearing-in-dc-as-risk-of-rail-strike-rises.html <\/p>\n
The House has voted to avert a rail strike. Now the bill heads to the Senate<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/11\/30\/1139876084\/congress-house-railroad-strike-bill<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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