IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read the Scenario below. Decide upon the
appropriate content and structure you would use to write an
effective e-mail message to your employees. 2.(Do not repeat To,
From, or Date.) Then, create a subject line that would be
appropriate for your e-mail message based on the Scenario below. 3.
Next, write the body of your message, following all of the message
techniques we have discussed in class. At the bottom of the
message, be sure to type your name. 4. Feel free to create
fictional information about the situation to write your e-mail
message. 5. Assume that you are sending your message to the
employees on April 19. 6. Proofread your work by using the E-mail
Case Grading Standards below. SCENARIO Crime is rising rapidly in
the area surrounding your company. Because of several recent
incidents at nearby businesses, your company has decided to
implement several new crime prevention measures. These measures
include extra outdoor lighting, employee ID badges, and a new alarm
system. Management plans to implement these changes by May 15. Your
task, as the human resources manager, is to schedule and announce a
meeting for all of your employees so that you can introduce the new
safety measures to them. E-mail Case Grading Standards Grammar
_____ Correct grammar/word usage and sentence structure _____
Appropriate use of punctuation, capitalization, and numbers _____
Correct spelling (2-point deduction for each spelling error) _____
Effective choice of words (clear, concise, and personal) _____
Effective sentence organization (clear, concise) _____ Logical
content: information meets the readers’ needs (Resource Book page
13) _____ Appropriate order/outline _____ Effective subject line
_____ Effective first sentence _____ Effective paragraphs
Presentation _____ Block format/appropriate spacing, etc.