Q M4 PAT: Direct Business Letter [60 minutes] • Due No Due Date • Points 50 • Submitting a file upload Please submit your final draft of your direct business letter. PAT - Direct Business Letter.docx Download PAT - Direct Business Letter.docx Activities and Cases 6.6 and 6.7.docx Download Activities and Cases 6.6 and 6.7.docx Course Performance Assessment Task Direct Business Letter Directions: Step 1: PICK ONE of the scenarios listed below to write your direct business letter using full-block letter format: • Activities and Cases, 6.6, “Direct Request: Puppies, Philanthropy, and PR,” p. 177 • Activities and Cases, 6.7, “Direct Request: Planning a Winter Retreat in Vail, Colorado,” p. 178 • A good or neutral message that is typical in your chosen career or your current position Step 2: Write your rough draft following these assignment guidelines: • Use Times New Roman, 12-point font • Format your letter using full-block letter style • Apply the direct organizational pattern • Apply the “Audience Oriented” and “Concise” writing skills • Check for proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure Environment Classroom/Online Evaluator(s) Instructor/Peer Target Competencies • Establish document purpose. • Apply audience analysis techniques. • Employ rhetorical strategies. • Design document format. • Organize document content. • Write final text from drafts. • Assess document for revision. • Edit document based on conventions of standard English. Rating Scale Value Description Point Value Point values assigned are determined by the quality and completion of each criteria listed in the major categories. You may receive a range of the total number of points listed on the scoring guide. Scoring Standard To demonstrate competency on this assignment you need to receive a C or above; see your course syllabus for your instructor's grading standards. Scoring Guide Criteria Ratings 1 FORMATTING • Times New Roman, size 12-point font is used • Full-block letter format is used; no paragraphs are indented • The body of the letter is single spaced between sentences, but double spaced between paragraphs • The letter is centered vertically on the page by having one or more spaces between the dateline and inside address • The date of the letter is written out • Proper return and inside addresses, including spacing and punctuation, are included • Standard state abbreviation is used in both addresses • A colon mark follows the salutation • A comma follows the complimentary close 10 points 2 ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT • First paragraph begins with a clear objective; it uses the direct strategy • Middle paragraph(s) completes the objective by giving supporting information • Last paragraph ends with goodwill and leaves contact information 20 points 3 WORKPLACE WRITING SKILLS • Letter is written using the “Audience Oriented” writing skills • Letter is written using the “Concise” writing skills 10 points 4 BASIC WRITING SKILLS • Words are spelled correctly • Run-ons, fragments, and comma splices have been eliminated • Grammar and punctuation are used correctly 10 points Rubric M4 PAT - Direct Business Letter M4 PAT - Direct Business Letter Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting 10 pts FORMATTING • Times New Roman, size 12-point font is used • Full-block letter format is used; no paragraphs are indented • The body of the letter is single spaced between sentences, but double spaced between paragraphs • The letter is centered vertically on the page by having one or more spaces between the dateline and inside address • The date of the letter is written out • Proper return and inside addresses, including spacing and punctuation, are included • Standard state abbreviation is used in both addresses • A colon mark follows the salutation • A comma follows the complimentary close 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Development 20 pts ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT • First paragraph begins with a clear objective; it uses the direct strategy • Middle paragraph(s) completes the objective by giving supporting information • Last paragraph ends with goodwill and leaves contact information 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWorkplace Writing Skills 10 pts WORKPLACE WRITING SKILLS • Letter is written using the “Audience Oriented” writing skills • Letter is written using the “Concise” writing skills 0 pts No Marks 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBasic Writing Skills 10 pts BASIC WRITING SKILLS • Words are spelled correctly • Run-ons, fragments, and comma splices have been eliminated • Grammar and punctuation are used correctly 0 pts No Marks 10 pts Total Points: 50 M4 PAT: Direct Business Letter [60 minutes]