Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Audience and Purpose
An excellent resource for learning how to write effective and professional memos. Offers information on a basic plan, the parts of a memo, and necessary attachments.
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Junior Achievement Resource Room
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 14: Who Rocks Your World?
In this lesson, a subject of high interest to students is the vehicle for teaching skills that may be perceived as boring to students. Nominating a performer for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame allows students to recognize...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Model for Writing a Rejection of a Job Offer
A brief guide to writing a polite business letter in which one rejects a job offer.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Model for Writing a Request for Further Negotiations
A brief guide to writing a formal business request for further communication/negotiation with a potential employer.
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University of Edinburgh: Skills for Emergent Managers
At this site from the University of Edinburgh, the author outlines the steps to become a more effective public presenter, which is necessary for business success.
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Self growth.com: Questioning Skills for Salespeople
The article deals with the difference between open-ended and closed questioning skills. Good questioning techniques can improve business.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Do You Know How?
Students will write in a technical genre. "Technical writing conveys specific information about a technical subject to a specific audience for a specific purpose. The words and graphics of technical writing are meant to be practical:...
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Business Climate: Texas: Top Industries
This guide to Texas' top nine industries links the reader to articles and other information on each topic.
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Computerworld
The Computerworld website covers the latest IT news, careers, and business technology.
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University of Vermont: How to Improve Communication Skills in a Digital World
How do you rank your communication skills - especially in our increasingly digital world? For some, it has become easier than ever to effectively communicate and engage with friends, peers, and customers. For others, communication now...
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Communicating at Work: Five Basic Human Needs
Students will learn about the five basic human needs and how to address them in the workplace through these learning activities. An assessment is included.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan (Affluenza): Be an Adbuster
Through an integrated approach from PBS, students examine the messages conveyed in print advertisements. Using parody, students are asked to alter the message of an ad to present a different or opposite point of view. Lesson may be more...
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Dj Zone: What to Say When Someone Calls
This site gives great tips for answering the phone in the most efficient and polite manner possible. Pretty good overview of basic telephone skills.
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Mapping Your Future: Career Ship
Career Ship is an on-line career exploration adventure geared towards middle school students. Your mission is to fuel the Career Ship and learn about possible careers.
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The Center for the Study of Technology and Society
This online magazine offers the latest news and information concerning the relationship between society and available technologies.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: Secret Committee of Correspondance
Handling foreign affairs was tricky business in the years directly preceding the Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress came up with various methods such as a secret committee to communicate with Britain and other countries. Read...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Model for an Acceptance Letter
A brief example of an job acceptance letter. Good resource to use as a guide.
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Nonprofit: Don't Spread That Hoax!
This site is a well thought out presentation of why you might want to dig deeper before sending that "Urgent," sounding message and spreading a junk-mail virus.
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Effective Communication Skills:self Assessment Exercise
Take this self-assessment to learn about your communication style and habits, so you can capitalize on your strengths and identify your bad habits. Additional information about working with people who have different communication styles.