Written Assignment and Roundtable

Part 1: Discussion Paper

1. Locate and read a current events news article (newspaper, magazine, e-journal) that discusses some aspect of Business Communication (e.g. Electronic communication, challenges with communication, etc.,).

2. Source should be professional (e.g., Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Economist, The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, etc.,)

3. Summarize the article and discuss how the concepts in the article fit into your understanding of business communication and/or professionalism.

4. Connect the ideas to material from class and/or your textbook.

5. Your conclusion should summarize your key points.

Your paper should be approximately 2 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font with one-inch margins. Detailed references must be provided for your articles and/or a copy of your articles.

Part 2: Roundtable

Prepare a 15-minute roundtable presentation for your group. (10 minutes you are sharing and 5 minutes of questions). Your presentation should include:

· A handout that highlights your key points for your group members

· Prepared material (e.g., questions, games, or other hands-on activities) to encourage group engagement.

· A copy of your article for each group member or the link to your article