GNED103V0113V - Professional Communication

GNED103V0113V - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION (GNED103V0113V) > ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Course Information
Syllabus & Course Outline Professional Development Syllabus.docx (33.73 Kb) Netiquette Netiquette[1].docx (80.178 Kb) Please open the Netiquette document and read through it. Once you have finished please email your instructor stating you have read and agree (if you do) with the Netiquette policy. Thank you! Student Information Sheet Student Information Sheet.docx (11.945 Kb) Hello and welcome to the Professional Communication Course. In designing and facilitating a course an instructor likes to spend time getting to know their students. Please take a few moments to complete the Student Information Sheet. Once you have completed it please drop the document (in MS Word format) into the Digital Dropbox. This is due by the end of Week 1. Thank you for your cooperation. Student Evaluation Forms SPCS Hybrid Course Evaluation.doc (1.111 Mb) Hello class, Please complete these evaluations at the end of the course. You may complete them (with no names on them) and send them to the following address: College of Mount Saint Vincent, 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471 ATTN: School of Professional and Continuing Studies. If you do not mind that the instructor see your evaluations please save them in .pdf format (so no changes can be made) and drop them in the Digital Dropbox. Your feedback helps us to continue to improve the quality of our "blended" program. Thank you for your cooperation.

Assignments
Begin Here: Why study Communication?

Week 1- Download PD.Week 1 Assignments.docx (17.187 Kb) Hello class, I have prepared a MS Word document for you to download to your computer and use as you navigate the week. I ask that you check off each item as you complete it. We have much to do this term...so let's get started! If you have not already, please go back to the Course Information and Course

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GNED103V0113V - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION (GNED103V0113V) > ANNOUNCEMENTS

Documents Tabs and complete those steps before you begin here. These steps require that you email the instructor and drop items in the Digital Dropbox before you begin. ***Don't forget to check your Bb email on 7/18 to obtain the link to our synchronous session at 6:30 pm in WebEx.*** I look forward to seeing you there! Search

Forum

Discussion Board Sample

Introductions- Week 1 Hello class, 1. Please take a moment to go to the Assignments Tab and read the instructions for Week 1 before you respond. 2. Now that you have read the instructions please add your introductions as well as your definition of professional development and professional communications as outlined in the instructions. 3. Please then respond to two of your classmates' postings before Sunday. Note: the responses should add something new to the discussion or idea. An example of an appropriate response would be..."I enjoyed reading your definition on professional development as I have similar views. The one thing I learned from reading your post was....and what do you think about...? 4. If you use the textbook or internet for information you must always cite your source using APA formatting. Thank you for your cooperation.

External Links
Owl Purdue-APA Writing Lab Note, if you answered "no" to the question on the Student Information Sheet regarding writing a properly formatted research paper according to APA guidelines you are required to complete the APA workshop by the end of Week 1. Thank you for your cooperation.

Professional Development Link-One employer's view

O Net-Department of Labor This is a great link to explore your occupation and learn about how valuable communication is to your job description. Professional Development Plan according to Duke Click on this link to read instructions on how to develop a Professional Development Plan (PDP). As you read through this keep in mind that you are the "staff member" as well as the HR Rep. as you will be creating this plan for yourself. If you have any questions please email your instructor. RFP Research Please take some time and read through this link on RFPs for non-profit organizations.

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GNED103V0113V - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION (GNED103V0113V) > ANNOUNCEMENTS

RFP guidelines A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that businesses create for the purpose of inviting suppliers to bid for the opportunity to provide specified products or services. Detailed RFPs typically include: Signature page Title page Executive summary Table of contents Details of request Technical specifications Vendor requirements Procedures for asking questions Description of response formatTerms and conditions Submission deadline Method of award ****Final RFP Format*** Please use the format in this example for your final RFP. This RFP example is that of a company looking for someone to come in and provide professional development training (this is what you have proposed to your boss based upon your PDP); therefore it is very relevant to what you want to accomplish. Background: Now that your PDP is complete and you know what professional development workshop...you/other employees need, your employer has put you in charge of this project. The RFP is the communication tool used to convey your need to outside vendors. It is very specific. Please use your current or last employer's information as the background for the RFP. Please make sure you follow this example and that your final product is thorough.

3 Minute Pitch: A "quick" communication tool