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Business Communications

E-mail desireesartin@gmail.com Wikis http://dsartin.wikispaces.com Other Sources: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_bovee_bct_8/27/6966/1783509.cw/index.html. D. Sartin W. Spring 2011. Business Communications. Business Communications MS Business & Technology Framework.

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Business Communications

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  1. E-mail desireesartin@gmail.com Wikis • http://dsartin.wikispaces.com • Other Sources: • http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_bovee_bct_8/27/6966/1783509.cw/index.html D. Sartin W. Spring 2011 Business Communications

  2. Business Communications MS Business & Technology Framework • Develop a working knowledge of the foundations of oral and written communications, reading, and listening skills. • Apply basic social communication skills in personal and professional situations. • Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications. • Apply various methods of communication in seeking employment. • Incorporate appropriate techniques to communicate effectively in various business situations.

  3. Writing Skills Objectives (MHS ELECTIVES) • The student will be able to use prewriting and revising techniques to produce a polished piece of writing that meets the standards of the discipline. • The student will be able to use writing to make personal connections with course materials, develop critical thinking skills, and enrich the learning process. • The student will be able to write Standard American English. • The student will be able to communicate effectively in response to the demands of a specific audience. • The student will be able to use various forms of writing within the discipline. Source: http://neasc.umf.maine.edu/data/portfolio/prog/hum/eng/outcomes%20template.htm)

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  5. 1. Develop a working knowledge of the foundations of oral and written communications, reading, and listening skills. • Oral Communications • 2 Speeches • Written Communications • Business Letter • Comic Strip • Reading Communications • Children Stories • Writing To Learn • Annotated Bibliography (MLA) • Listening Skills • Interpreting Lyrics from different music genres

  6. 2. Apply basic social communication skills in personal and professional situations. • Time Management • Discrimination • Conflict Resolution • Customer Service • Etiquette • The Body Language Cat Walk • Nonverbal Cues

  7. Nonverbal Communications The Lie Detector • Write down five “Yes or No” Questions about yourself. • Example: Have you ever ate a bug?  • On a separate sheet of paper answer the questions. • Trade your questions with a person that you are not very familiar with; keep your answer sheet. • Ask your classmate the questions that they created for themselves. Write down their response and whether or not you believe them to be lying or truthing!  • Compare your answers. • What are three signs that someone is lying? Write them down on your handout & turn in all papers.

  8. 3. Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications. • Current Events • Presentations • Flyers • Business Cards • Classifieds; Twitter • Telephone Etiquette • Blogs • Websites • Discussion Boards • Silent Discussion

  9. 4. Apply various methods of communication in seeking employment. • Cover letter • Resume • Follow-up letter • Mock interviews • Complete an Application • Compile an employment portfolio • http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_strategy_quiz.html

  10. Resumes & Cover Letters Each student must complete the following. Post all documents to website and turn in hard copies to teacher. • Resume (mjr) • Cover Letter (mjr) • to Mrs. Sartin, Business Education, McComb High School, 310 7th Street, McComb, MS 39648 • 10 Interview questions; answered and source documented from internet. (mnr) • Bring in Job Posting from the Internet or Newspaper (mnr) • Go to a local business get a job application, complete it, and turn it in to me. (mjr) • Professional Attire Day • Letter of Recommendation from an adult. Recommending you as student of the month. (+5xtra added to project grade)

  11. 5. Incorporate appropriate techniques to communicate effectively in various business situations. • International Business Etiquette

  12. What is an electronic portfolio? • An electronic portfolio is a collection of work that someone creates to showcase items that he/she has created. • In this case an electronic portfolio is a collection of five or more assignments that have been created since the beginning of the school year. Students may use typed, photographed, or computerized assignments from other classes. • Otherwise, students will take a snapshot of five different assignments. (Ctrl + print screen) and paste the assignments in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. • Students must give a description/explanation of the assignment and if it is for a different teacher be sure to list the teacher’s name. Please change the background, Spell check, & Use Creative fonts.

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