Course Syllabus

Eastern Michigan University: Fall 2021 

Syllabus (Last updated: 8/28/2021 10:00 a.m.) for Management 202: Business Communication:  

CRN 11758 3 credits  

Starts Monday, August 30th through Sunday, December 12, 2021 

(100% Online asynchronous format- (this means all communication for the MGMT 202 occurs via the MGMT 202 canvas course shell, canvas inbox email and myemich.edu email- 100% online means no face-to-face or required zoom video classrooms)  

Professor: Dr. Barley- Lbarley@emich.edu 

Canvas Course Shell: Available Monday, 8/30 via: https://canvas.emich.edu/ (Sign in with your EMU NetID and Password)  

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MISSION STATEMENT: We support the economic development of Southeastern Michigan and beyond by preparing graduates to perform effectively and ethically in both local communities and global business environments. As an academic contributor, we develop outstanding business professionals through a rigorous, applied educational experience. Our student, faculty, and staff activities beyond the classroom benefit the local and global communities.  

THE EMU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MISSION STATEMENT: MGMT 202 COURSE DESCRIPTION: MGMT 202 is designed to study principles, elements, and practices underlying effective business communication. The course focuses on approaches for planning, creating, and transmitting business information within a variety of business situations found in the global marketplace. 

MGMT 202 COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

1.To increase your understanding of the communication process, theories, and concepts as applied to business communication through textbook readings and course assignments. 

2.To develop your written business communication skills through successful completion of professional e-mail messages, memos, business letters and reports. 

3.To improve your interpersonal and group communication skills through active participation in group activities and assignments. 

4.To develop your understanding of the professional uses of technology in business communication today. 

5.To develop your analytical skills in international and cross-cultural business communication and awareness of challenges required for successful communication in global organizations. 

6.To help you develop an ethical approach for our roles as business communicators through case discussions of business dilemmas and problems. 

MGMT 202 is a BBA core class. Prerequisite(s) WRTG 121 and CTAC 124 Class-Level Restriction Undergraduate standing. 

MGMT 202 CORE COMPETENCIES: 

  1. Understanding of oral and written communication. 
  2. Demonstration of effective interpersonal communication skills that reflect understanding, appreciation, and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures.
  3. Proficient use of software for operating systems, word processing, email, spreadsheets, presentation packages, database management, and Internet access.
  4. Development and maintenance of mutually rewarding business relationships.
  5. Relevant data search and acquisition of appropriate source materials.
  6. Understanding of the importance of networking among colleagues.
  7. Project management, e.g., planning, organizing, and scheduling tasks.

*If at any time you wish more time to be spent on any of the above objectives or course competencies during the actual course, please email me at: Lbarley@emich.edu, regarding your specific request. 

CORE VALUES/COB ETHOS STATEMENT: Please read the COB Ethos Statement on the MGMT 202 canvas page under the modules tab. 

Professor Contact Information 

Dr. Barley- Lbarley@emich.edu  

(I like to be addressed in all communications as Dr. Barley) 

B.A. & M.A. in Communication, Kent State University 

Ph.D. in Communication, Wayne State University 

Teaching as Full-time Lecturer at EMU since August 26, 1998. 

Dr. Barley Lbarley@emich.edu (Preferred Contact Method) 

312 Hill Hall Office Location (no physical office hours will be hosted at this location during summer term sessions). 

Frequency of Reply to Emails: 

Please contact me at my Lbarley.emich.edu as my preferred method of communication for MGMT 202 course communications. I will be checking and replying to emails sent to my Lbarley@emich.edu account 2 times a day Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST).  

You can expect a 24-hour response time to your email, if you contact me during Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (EST). After 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday through Friday you can expect a 24-48-hour response time to your email. If you email me on Saturday or Sunday (EST), you can expect a response on the next business day, Monday.   

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 Standing Office Hours: 5 Hours of Office Hours via Zoom video conferencing and in-person: 

  • Students are required to send a request to join virtual office hours by emailing Lbarley@emich.edu 24 hours prior to joining the requested zoom video conference office hour.  

Virtual Office Hours via Zoom Video Conference: 

Monday/Wednesday 12:45-1:45 p.m. (E.S.T.) via Zoom video Conference Platform. If you wish to join the Zoom video Conference office hours, please email Dr. Barley at Lbarley@emich.edu 24 hours ahead of any office hours and a zoom invitation link will be sent to your myemich.edu, or canvas inbox email.  

Tuesday/Thursday, 4:00-5:30 p.m. (E.S.T) via Zoom video Conference Platform. If you wish to join the Zoom video Conference office hours, please email Dr. Barley at Lbarley@emich.edu 24 hours ahead of any office hours and a zoom invitation link will be sent to your myemich.edu, or canvas inbox email.  

By Appointment Only Office Hours: 

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00-10:45 a.m. (5 hours of “By Appointment Only” virtual Zoom office Hours- Requires a student to email Dr. Barley at: Lbarley@emich.edu at least 1 day prior to “by appointment only” virtual Zoom office hour meeting. If you wish to join the Zoom video Conference “By Appointment Only” office hours please email Dr. Barley at Lbarley@emich.edu 24 hours ahead of any office hours and a zoom invitation link will be sent to your myemich.edu, or canvas inbox email.  

If the above virtual office hours times/days are not convenient for your schedule, please email me at: Lbarley@emich.edu with your question and I would be happy to arrange an alternative appointment time/day either via zoom video conference. 

  • The virtual office hours exist for students to ask questions and seek clarification about MGMT 202 assignments. 
  • I will assume you have watched the MGMT 202 canvas course shell video/audio lectures, read any PowerPoint files, pertinent assignment description pages, text book chapter readings and applicable review sheets before you ask your question or seek clarification via the virtual office hours. 
  • The virtual office hours are not a replacement for recorded Zoom video conference lectures or pre-recorded lectures which already exist in canvas modules. 
  • Virtual office hours are not required to attend.  

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Please read the EMU/MANAGEMENT RESOURCES AND LINKS in the MGMT 202 canvas course page under Home for other helpful resources to assist you in your career and in the course.  

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS FOR MGMT 202: 

You will need to buy and receive the following texts before the MGMT 202 the course start date. The Business Communication Essentials primary textbook is absolutely required to be successful in MGMT 202. 

  1. Bovee, C.L. & Thill, J.V. (2019). Business communication essentials: Fundamental skills for a mobile-digital-social workplace. (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.      

ISBN-13: 978-0134729404.  

You can buy the print copy ($106.66) or e-text ($9.99) from the Pearson.com URL below.  

No earlier versions of the Business Communication Essentials text can be used in this course. Please buy and use the 8th edition.  

You do not need to purchase the access card for the Pearson MyLab activities.  

https://www.pearson.com/store/p/business-communication-essentials/P100003054185?format=E_TEXT 

Here’s the link for Amazon - (New print copy to buy: $159.99; Used print copy to buy: $81.43, print copy to rent: $22.28): 

Business Communication Essentials: Fundamental Skills for the Mobile-Digital-Social Workplace (What's New in Business Communication): 9780134729404: Business Communication Books @ Amazon.com 

  1. Manhard, S. J. (1998). The Goofproofer: How to avoid the 41 most embarrassing errors in your speaking and writing. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster  

ISBN: 0-684-83826-5. 

You will have to buy the hard copy ($15.95 new; $1.25 used) to obtain the Manhard text as it’s not available to buy or rent as an e-book: 

https://www.amazon.com/Goof-Proofer-Stephen-Manhard/dp/0684838265 

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Please read the EMU/MANAGEMENT RESOURCES AND LINKS in the MGMT 202 canvas course page under Home for other helpful resources to assist you in your career and in the course.  

  • MGMT 202: Business Communication will be 100% online asynchronous in the delivery of the course. 100% online – asynchronous which means there are no face-to-face classroom meetings, no zoom video conference classrooms.  All course communications will occur through myemich.edu email, canvas inbox email, the MGMT 202 course shell (see modules) and optional student requested office hour attendance via zoom video conference); learning will require student self-discipline.  
  • Course lectures will be pre-recorded audio/video and will made available to other students in this course via the MGMT 202 course shell (see modules tab).  
  • As part of your participation in this course, you will be pre-recorded giving two oral presentations via zoom (at the convenience of your team) and each student will be uploading the entire oral team presentation zoom recordings link via canvas modules 4 and 7. If you do not wish to be recorded, please contact at: Lbarley@emich.edu the first week of class to discuss alternative arrangements. 
     
  • Students may not record or distribute any class activity without written permission from the instructor, except as necessary as part of approved accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with such accommodations must inform the instructor before recording any class activity.  Any approved recordings may only be used for the student’s own private use. 
     
  • For this 3 credit MGMT 202 (100%- asynchronous) course, 6 hours (approximately) is required per week depending on your current year at EMU, and prior knowledge. This is an estimate and study times will vary on an individual basis depending on student needs (please see the resources outside this course to support you in your success e.g., EMU University Writing Center Online, Holman Center tutoring, International Student Resource Center tutoring, and Halle Library Librarian help etc.). 

 

  • You are responsible for scheduling, planning, the completing of all MGMT 202 assignments (including 2 oral presentations which will be pre-recorded by your team via zoom video conference at a mutually convenient time for all team members).  All team members are required to upload the 2 required MGMT 202 oral presentation zoom recording links and 10 required PowerPoints by the assignment date and lock time.  All assignment open and close dates and lock times are located in the MGMT 202 canvas course shell (see modules tab).  
  • You are responsible for reading, comprehending textbook concepts and completing all MGMT 202 assignments in the canvas course modules on time. Please read the late policy in the course detailed below in this syllabus. 
  • Please see the MGMT 202 course shell modules tab for all pre-recorded video/audio screen capture lectures, PowerPoint slide files, online discussions, assignment instruction pages, and online tests/quizzes. 
  • Dr. Barley’s virtual office hours (optional attendance with 24-hour notice via myemich.edu), audio/video screen capture lectures of PowerPoints, review sheets for tests (see also practice questions at the end of review sheets) located in canvas modules, Kahoot quizzes (ungraded- Please download Kahoot quiz app at: https://kahoot.com/home/mobile-app/), Business Communication Essentials and Manhard course texts (summaries in margins, figures, tables, examples etc.) and student self-study will all be used to test a student’s understanding of Business Communication Essentials and Goofproofer textbook concepts before you take all tests and quizzes online.  
  • All assignments submitted in MGMT 202 can only be submitted to canvas module 1 time for a grade.  
  • Technical Requirements: Every assignment in MGMT 202 will be uploaded by every student into canvas course shell modules (see canvas modules for all due dates and assignment lock times). This includes all team assignments: Zoom recording link of team presentation on a Green Company; 10 PowerPoint Slides on Team Presentation on a Green Company (.ppt only) file, team follow-up memo (.docx word file only), 32-day commitment (.docx or xlsx.) trade show analysis (.docx word file only), and zoom recording link of oral presentation of trade show and 10 PowerPoint Trade Show slides (.ppt only).   
  • I cannot accept pages files for any assignment upload.  Please make arrangements to upload all assignments using .docx, xlsx., ppt., Prezi link, zoom recording link, depending on the assignment specifications in the modules tab on the MGMT 202 course shell. 
  • Technical Requirements: Please label all uploaded files to canvas with the following format: Your first and last name, followed by CRN for the course, and the name of the assignment (e.g., JaneSmith50409Resume). 
  • Technical Requirements: All assignment file uploads require a student to have Microsoft Word (.docx), and PowerPoint (.ppt)/Prezi. A student will need to know how to screen share for 2- Zoom Video recordings of team oral presentations (all zoom recording links will be uploaded via canvas into individual student accounts). You may contact Dr. Barley at: lbarley@emich.edu if you don’t know how to screen share your PowerPoint presentation or video clip on Zoom conference (please see the following link for how to share sound for a video and optimize a video clip using zoom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_g-hcIe5bI 
  • As previously mentioned, during the course’s use of 100% online asynchronous course format, there will be two 10-minute oral presentations (e.g., the team presentation-see module 4 in the MGMT 202 course shell for due date and instructions and the digital trade show presentation-see the MGMT 202 course shell module 7 for due date and lock times and instructions) both of which will be delivered via a private Zoom video conferencing platform with your team (without instructor) a mutually convenient time.  Then, the zoom recording links will be uploaded via the canvas course shell by the assignment due date and lock time.  All team members are required to upload the final team zoom video recording links to the MGMT 202 course shell. 
  • Teams will be assigned by Dr. Barley for the 1st 10-minute team presentation on a Michigan-Based green company (near the middle of the course). Michigan-Based Green company teams will be responsible for identifying a mutually agreed upon time and day for their team to deliver and record their team oral presentation via zoom video conferencing at least 1 week before the proposed day and time of the presentation.  The oral presentation team is responsible for distributing the zoom video conferencing recording to the team at least 1 week prior to the final oral presentation due date and lock time. All team members are required to upload final zoom video recording link and 10 required PowerPoint slides to oral presentation assignments by the due date and lock time specified in the MGMT 202 course shell. 
  • At the end of the course, students will form student trade show teams of 2 students of the students’ choosing. Trade show teams will be responsible for selecting their team (no more than 2-3 total MGMT 202 class members) and identifying a mutually agreed upon time and day for their team to deliver and record their team oral presentation via zoom video conferencing at least 1 week before the proposed day and time of the presentation.  The oral presentation team is responsible for distributing the zoom video conferencing recording to the team at least 1 week prior to the final oral presentation due date and lock time. All team members are required to upload final zoom video recording link and 10 required PowerPoint slides to oral presentation assignments by the due date and lock time specified in the MGMT 202 course shell (see module 7 for details). 

 

  • Technical Requirements: 2 oral presentations with your team (1st oral presentation is with no more than 6 team members and 2nd oral presentation is with no more than 2 team members -alone without entire class or Dr. Barley) via recorded zoom video conferencing. The 2 oral presentation video conferencing links are required to be uploaded on the MGMT 202 canvas course shell by each person in your team by the oral presentation due date and lock time. 
  • All students will need a free zoom video conferencing account.  
  • All students will need a laptop with a microphone, or another electronic device (e.g., iPhone/Android phone or tablet) to record two videos with your team (alone without entire class or Dr. Barley) via zoom. 
  • Webcam is optional, but preferred for 2 oral presentations on Zoom video conferencing platform with your team. 
  • All students are responsible for being on time to the private team zoom video conference oral presentations and for checking their canvas inbox for the video conference links to join the meetings your student team sends out to join the private zoom video conference and zoom team presentation recording link. 

Zoom video Conference- Oral Presentation Guidelines: 

  • Notes can be used on presentations and Webcam is optional (but preferred if you have a webcam) for all oral presentations.  
  • Please join the Zoom video conference 15 minutes early before your presentation so your team can test out your mic volume levels. 
  • Please dress in business casual for all Zoom video Conference presentations (waist up-if using a webcam- optional).  
  • Business casual dress is defined as a nice blouse, sweater for women, or a dress shirt/sweater for men (no caps). 
  • Please mute your microphone when you are not presenting on Zoom video conference and pay close attention to presentations so you know when you are to present and you can unmute your mic to present. 
  • Each member of the oral presentation team will be required to upload 10 PowerPoint slides via the MGMT 202 canvas course shell by the oral presentation due date and lock time which will be used to present for both 10-minute private zoom oral presentation recordings required for MGMT 202.  
  • The final oral presentation for the course is on a company of your team’s (2 people) choice in a 10-minute digital trade show via private Zoom video conference.  Your team members are required to submit the zoom recordings of your team presenting with the 10 required PowerPoint slides.  
  • You are not required to spend any money on the trade show, but if your team does opt to giveaway a gift card, or some other giveaway that does incur a monetary expense, please make the necessary monetary arrangements to equally reimburse all parties for any possible team/individual expenses (not to exceed $25.00 per person) related to any giveaway items used in the trade show. 
  • All Michigan-Based green companies (1st required oral presentation) and trade show topics (2nd required oral presentation) and materials used in the trade show must be approved by Dr. Barley (see Team Presentation on a Michigan-Based Company; module 4 and the Trade Show Analysis Assignment Sheet details in module 7 in the MGMT 202 course shell for oral presentation guidelines and 10 PowerPoint slides required for the two oral presentations). 
  • You are responsible for communicating with me via my lbarley@emich.edu account within if you are having difficulty joining the Zoom video Conference and 24 hours of any missed oral presentation due to an emergency. Only documented emergencies emailed 24 hours after a missed oral presentation will be reviewed for make-up oral presentations. Screen shots and EMU-IT ticket numbers are required to be sent via my Lbarley@emich.edu account documenting any technical difficulties within 24 hours. 
  • Missed oral presentations without documentation (e.g., screen shot, EMU-IT ticket number) or legitimate reason will receive a zero on the assignment. 

MGMT 202 EMU CANVAS COURSE PAGE: I will be using canvas (EMU course management system) extensively during the term.  

Canvas 24/7 tech support hotline: 844) 326-6322. 

EMU IT help desk (this is an EMU server) 734.487.2120. 

  • If you are having trouble seeing or entering the MGMT 202 canvas course shell, you should call the Canvas 24/7 tech support hotline at: (844) 326-6322. 
  • If you are having trouble logging in at the login page (where they enter your NetID/MyEmich username and password), then you should contact the EMU IT help desk (this is an EMU server) 734.487.2120.  
  • I expect students to contact me within 24 hours via my Lbarley@emich.edu account of any missed assignment due to any technical difficulties or late work. 
  • I do expect documentation of illness, screenshot of the technical difficulty verification, and EMU IT ticket number provided in the email to me at: Lbarley@emich.edu 24 hours after any missed assignment. 

DIGITAL TOOLS/SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR TEST TAKING AND OTHER MATERIALS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE: 

You will need Internet connection and a laptop computer with a microphone to access and complete assignments in the MGMT 202 canvas course shell (see modules tab). 

  • Technical Requirements: Where Can I get free Wi-Fi?: Please click on the link to access the list. Eastern Michigan University, has joined with other area universities to establish a network of on campus outdoor hotspots where people can access Wi-Fi from inside their vehicles. An Eastern hotspot is located at the Convocation Center, Parking Lot B. The strongest signal can be found nearest the entrance of the Convocation Center. Hotspot access is available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (EST) and users should remain in their vehicles when using the hotspot due to physical distancing guidance. 

Technical Requirements: Respondus Lock Down Browser and other Policies Relating to Digital Communication: 

This course requires the use of Respondus Lock Down Browser for 3 online exams (graded- all multiple choice) and the one scheduled quiz (ungraded). Please see the assignment descriptions below for more detail on tests and quizzes.  

  • You will have 60 minutes to take each of the three MGMT 202 Tests (3 graded tests – see assignments heading for more detail in this syllabus) 1 time only over a 3-day time span (starting Wednesday, (check your CRN course start time) to Sunday 11:59 p.m. (EST lock time- check canvas modules tab for test lock date). 
  • You will have 30 minutes to take the 1 MGMT 202 Quiz 1 time only over a 1-day time span (check your CRN course canvas shell start time and lock time for more details).   
  • To begin, click on the link below and download Respondus Lock down Browser. 

Lock down Browser Installation File (Links to an external site). 

  • To take an online test in MGMT 202, start Lock Down Browser, login to Canvas (this is the default Web page), and navigate to the exam. (You will not be able to access the exam with a standard web browser.).  
  • If you have a Chromebook, it will be your responsibility to download Respondus for Chromebooks (https://www.emich.edu/elearning/instructors/respondus.php), or if that download is not successful to request a digital copy of the test at least 1 week before all test dates via Dr. Barley's Lbarley@emich.edu account.  
  • You will be allowed to use another electronic device to access the canvas course shell recordings/PowerPoint slides of Lectures and the paper copy or digital Bovee and Thill Business Communication text while taking all three MGMT 202 tests (all are graded-see assignments section of this syllabus for point values) and 1 quiz (ungraded). 
  • You will not be allowed to look up any answers on external sites other than the MGMT 202 canvas course shell and the paperback or digital Bovee and Thill Business Communication primary textbook during the time frame of taking the test or quiz. 
  • You will not be allowed to collaborate with any other person or cheat to answer exam questions using any medium of communication. You must be the sole person completing all exam questions within the time frame of the exam. 
  • I will also be assigning handouts and PowerPoint slides lecture recordings for you to read in different modules on the MGMT 202 course page in canvas, so it will be your responsibility to view these digitally and check your understanding and ask any questions in the virtual office hours (attendance is optional and purely based on student need; office hours are not recorded) offered. The virtual office hours are not a replacement for class instruction. They exist to gain clarification and ask questions about assignments. 
  • Technical Requirement: All students will need a zoom video conferencing account, a laptop with a mic, or another electronic device (e.g., iPhone/Android phone or tablet) to join the 2 required MGMT 202 oral presentations via Zoom video conference platform which your team will record and upload the zoom video recording link to the MGMT 202 canvas course shell by the oral presentation due date and lock time. 

UNIVERSITY COURSE POLICIES: (please also see the modules tab in MGMT 202: Business Communication canvas course shell for EMU and MGMT 202 course policies).  

In addition to the articulated course specific policies and expectation, students are responsible for understanding all applicable university guidelines, policies, and procedures.  The EMU Student Handbook is the primary resource provided to students to ensure that they have access to all university policies, support resources, and student's rights and responsibilities.  Changes may be made to the EMU Student Handbook whenever necessary, and shall be effective immediately, and/or as of the date on which a policy is formally adopted, and/or the date specified in the amendment.  Electing not to access the link provided below does not absolve a student of responsibility.  For questions about any university policy, procedure, practice, or resources, please contact the Office of the Ombuds: 248 Student Center, 734.487.0074, emu_ombuds@emich.edu, or visit the website at www.emich.edu/ombuds. 

CLICK HERE to access the University Course Policies 

CODE OF CONDUCT: Students will be given impartial, fair, and dignified treatment. Students are encouraged to ask questions and express ideas after they consult the MGMT 202 syllabus and MGMT 202 course shell (see modules tab). All students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University are expected to conduct themselves as responsible individuals and comply with the University code of conduct.  

Please read the “Student Conduct Code” policy on the MGMT 202 Course page via canvas in the modules – EMU and Course Policies tab. Please also see: Administrator's Guide to Classroom Management  

https://www.emich.edu/ahr/docs/documents/admin_guide_croom_mgmtrev.pdf 

How to Report an Incident: https://www.emich.edu/studenthandbook/reportit.php  

Academic Dishonesty: Please read the following policy and adhere to EMU’s policy regarding academic dishonesty. https://www.emich.edu/studenthandbook/policies/academic.php.  

This policy is also more fully explained in the MGMT 202 course shell under EMU and MGMT 202 course policies under Academic Dishonesty. 

OTHER IMPORTANT POLICIES: OTHER IMPORTANT POLICIES AND RESOURCES:  

  • COVID-19 Syllabus Language for Remote/Online Delivery: Please see the policy for COVID-19 protocols under EMU and MGMT 202 Course Policies Tab in the MGMT 202 course shell.  
  • Please see canvas course shell (under EMU and MGMT 202 Course Policies Tab) for the following policies and resources for: Code of Community Responsibility, Disability Resource Center Information, Religious Holidays, Student and Exchange Visitor Statement (SEVIS), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IX. Eastern Michigan University Writing Center, ISRC (International Student Resource Center), Holman Success Center, Library Research and Technology Help and Links to Academic and Non-Academic campus resources and Swoops pantry. 

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MGMT 202- ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:  

  • Since this course is 100% online (asynchronous) in digital format, it is your responsibility to complete all online assignments, tests, quizzes, and participate fully in required online discussions (see modules tab in the MGMT 202 canvas course shell for assigned deadlines associated with online assignments and discussions).  
  • Most assignment due dates will be on Sunday by 11:59 p.m. (EST)  
  • You will have access to all assignments on Monday, 8/30 and will be able to turn any assignments you complete in early to accommodate your summer schedule.   

 

  • Please note the 2 team oral presentations will need to be coordinated with your team (Please see the MGMT 202 course shell modules 4 and 7 for more details).  

 

  • Also, the 3 required multiple-choice tests and 1 quiz (ungraded) will have 5-day open and lock times always ending on a Sunday by 11:59 p.m. (EST). 

 

  • Because the course is in asynchronous 100% online format and this MGMT 202 course is required to adhere to the College of Business competencies and outcomes, there may be some Sunday’s where multiple assignments may be due via canvas modules during the term.  See the modules for the canvas calendar which will open Monday, 8/30 (EST) to plan your course of study and assignment submissions via canvas modules.   
  • I will send reminders of assignment deadlines via canvas inbox or myemich.edu.  Please feel free to reach out to me and ask questions to gain clarification at least 24-hours (before 9:00 p.m. EST M-F and I will get back within 24 hours) before any assignment is due to my Lbarley@emich.edu account. I am more than happy to set up a private zoom video conference to clarify any assignment expectations or deepen any concept addressed in the course. 
  • I will host weekly office hours and video conference lectures during the course via Zoom virtual classroom invitations links (see office hours posted in this syllabus; office hours are not required. Virtual office hours exist if you need help with an assignment, or have a question about the content. The virtual office hours are not required to attend, are not recorded, and are purely based on student need.  Students are required to email at least 24-hours in advance to Dr. Barley’s Lbarley@emich.edu account to set up a private zoom video conference hour. 
  • During the course’s use of 100% online asynchronous course format, there will be two 10-minute oral presentations (e.g., the team presentation-see module 4 in the MGMT 202 course shell for due date and instructions and the digital trade show presentation-see the MGMT 202 course shell module 7 for due date and instructions) both of which will be delivered privately with only your team Zoom video conferencing platform. The two zoom video link recordings will be required to be uploaded by each team member by the oral presentation due date and lock time (see the MGMT 202 course shell module 4 and 7 for more details).  
  • Teams will be assigned by Dr. Barley for the 1st 10-minute team presentation on a Michigan-Based green company (near the middle of the course). Michigan-Based Green company teams will be responsible for selecting their team (no more than 6 total MGMT 202 class members) and identifying a mutually agreed upon time and day for their team to deliver and record their team oral presentation via zoom video conferencing at least 1 week before the proposed day and time of the presentation.  The oral presentation team is responsible for distributing the zoom video conferencing recording to the team at least 1 week prior to the final oral presentation due date and lock time. All team members are required to upload final zoom video recording and 10 required PowerPoint slides to oral presentation assignments by the due date and lock time specified in the MGMT 202 course shell. 
  • At the end of the course, students will form student trade show teams of 2 students of the students’ choosing. Trade show teams will be responsible for selecting their team (no more than 2-3 total MGMT 202 class members) and identifying a mutually agreed upon time and day for their team to deliver and record their team oral presentation via zoom video conferencing at least 1 week before the proposed day and time of the presentation.  The oral presentation team is responsible for distributing the zoom video conferencing recording to the team at least 1 week prior to the final oral presentation due date and lock time. All team members are required to upload final zoom video recording and 10 required PowerPoint slides to oral presentation assignments by the due date and lock time specified in the MGMT 202 course shell. 
  • Any teams who do not email Dr. Barley at lbarley@emichl.edu 1 week ahead of the proposed date/time to communicate team composition, company choice, and private team zoom conference time/date will lose -5 points (applies to all team members) on the oral presentation. 
  • You are responsible for communicating with me via my lbarley@emich.edu account within 24 hours of any missed oral presentation. Only documented emergencies emailed 24 hours after a missed oral presentation (e.g., accompanied by for doctor’s note, screen shots, and EMU-IT ticket numbers) will be reviewed for possible make-up oral presentations.  
  • Failure to communicate about a missed oral presentation or written assignment 24 hours after the assignment due date and lock time, will result in a zero on the assignment. 

MGMT 202- LATE WORK POLICY:  

  • Any assignment received within 24 hours after the canvas lock down time/date will receive a minus five-point deduction on that assignment. I do not accept any assignment beyond 24 hours of the assignment lock time for credit. If you have a legitimate excuse, please email me via the canvas inbox or at my Lbarley@emich.edu account with the documented reason (e.g., include all doctor’s notes, screen shots, EMU-IT ticket number, and please label any assignment word file with your first and last name, your MGMT 202 CRN, and assignment name e.g., JaneSmith50409Resume) as to why you missed the assignment. 
  • If you experience technical difficulties, it is your responsibility to communicate with me via my Lbarley@emich.edu account within 24 hours. Please also contact the canvas hot-line, or EMU IT to assist you (see. p. 3 of this syllabus to make sure you document in the email to me the EMU-IT ticket number and provide me with a screen shot of the difficulty). If you do not communicate within 24 hours of any assignment due date by emailing Dr. Barley both the EMU-IT ticket number and screen shot of the difficulty/documentation of the issue, the assignment in question will be worth zero points. 

TARDINESS: There will be two team oral presentations during this 100% online asynchronous course via zoom video conference which will be scheduled by your student teams after the course start date. These two team oral presentations will require you and your team to be on time to the Zoom video conference platform. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, it is your responsibility to email at: Lbarley@emich.edu within 24 hours of any required oral presentation. 

Students may expect the following: Impartial, respectful treatment including: 

  1. Reasonable opportunities to ask questions and express ideas; 
  1. Respect for his or her right to privacy (FERPA) for certain educational, personal, and health related information; 
  1. 3.Knowledge of the grading system early in the semester and the absence of unfair, capricious or discriminatory grading categories.  This should include explicit and early description of the instructor's policy for penalties regarding failure to attend and/or participate in class; 
  1. Prompt return of examinations and other assignments with verbal and/or written explanations of deficiencies; 
  1. Posted office hours, scheduled at times most beneficial to students and advance knowledge, when possible, of cancellation of class or office hours; 
  1. Reasonable accommodations upon the provision of documentation provided by the Disability Resource Center. 

MGMT 202 GRADING: You determine your grade by your performance on oral (130 pts.=26%) and written assignments (370 pts.=74%); 500 points total. All assignments will be graded after the due date and will be returned to the student via their individual canvas account. Students may expect prompt return of examinations (auto graded through canvas and 24-48-hour hand graded if you cannot take the test via canvas and require taking tests via emailed Microsoft word copy of the test) and other assignments (1 to 2 weeks) with verbal and/or written explanations of deficiencies. Students may expect a 1 to 4-week turnaround with instructor feedback on longer written assignments. 

  • All assignments can only be submitted one time and will only be graded one time. I will start grading all student uploaded assignments after the lock time specified in canvas modules. 
  • I grade all assignments fairly based on the corresponding assignment descriptions and grading rubrics for the assignment in the MGMT 202 canvas course shell.  
  • Please see all grading rubrics for all assignments in canvas (modules tab) to guide your assignment composition and submission. 
  • Please see all lock times for all assignments in the MGMT 202 canvas course shell (modules tab). I do not accept any late work beyond 24 hours of the assignment lock time (please see late work policy). I require the reason, screenshot, and proof of any late file upload. Please submit any late work via my Lbarley@emich.edu. 
  • It is the student’s responsibility to check the professor’s grading comments after the assignment is submitted and graded via canvas to improve on future assignments. Resubmissions are not permitted after professor feedback for a grade. 
  • Every student in MGMT 202 is required to upload all MGMT 202 assignments their individual canvas account. This includes all team oral presentation zoom recording links and other written team assignments. 
  • Please label all uploaded files to canvas or sent to my Lbarley@emich.edu account with the following format: Your first and last name, followed by CRN for the course, and the name of the assignment (e.g., JaneSmith50409Resume). 

ORAL ASSIGNMENTS: You will be required to give two presentations that you and your classmate(s) have personally researched, written, and prepared for this class. Your instructor will evaluate them, and your classmates will assist in analyzing them. See the MGMT 202 canvas course page (modules tab) for a full description of oral assignments. 

  • Any student team who does not email Dr. Barley 1 week ahead with their team’s private zoom oral presentations date/time, company choice, and team composition will lose -5 points (applies to all team members) on the final oral presentation grade (email Dr. Barley at Lbarley@emich.edu). Please make sure your team records the private team zoom conference oral presentation and that your zoom host sends the zoom recording link to everyone in the team 1 week prior to the team oral presentation due date and lock time specified in the canvas modules. Each team member is responsible for uploading the team video conference recording.  If a team member fails to upload the final team presentation zoom video conference recording link, zero points will be assigned to that team member for the team presentation. 

1) Remote Oral Team Presentation on a Michigan Based Green Company via Zoom video Conference Platform (10 minutes maximum per group of 5-6 people- notes can be used in the presentation computer laptop, tablet, or cellular microphone is required, webcam is optional- all team members receive the same grade). Student teams will set up and record the team oral presentation on a Michigan Based Green Company via zoom video conference (see module 4 in the MGMT 202 canvas course shell for more details). All team members are responsible for uploading the team zoom video recording link of the team presentation to their private canvas accounts by the oral presentation due date and lock time (Please see module 4 for more details on the Team Presentation on a Michigan Based Green Company assignment): 25 points  

2) Remote Q&A Session following Team Presentation on a Michigan Based Company via Zoom video Conference Platform (3 questions will be asked by Dr. Barley (via canvas inbox) of your team ahead of the private team oral presentation zoom conference on the Michigan-Based company your team selects. The team will need to field the 3 questions in the same zoom recording the team presents the oral presentation on a Michigan-Based company.  Make sure all 3 questions are answered after the team presents the team presentation on a Michigan-Based Green company. All team members receive the same grade for the team members who answer Dr. Barley’s 3 questions; it is not required that every team member answer the 3 questions; your team may assign 1-3 people to answer the questions for the team): 5 points 

3) Remote Trade Show Presentation with Partner via Zoom video Conference Platform (10 minutes maximum per group of 2 people; 15 minutes maximum time limit for a team of 3 people- notes can be used in the presentation computer laptop, tablet, or cellular microphone is required, webcam is optional- all team members graded individually): Student teams set up and record the trade show on a company of their choice via zoom video conference.  All team members are responsible for uploading the team zoom video recording of the team presentation to their private canvas accounts: (Please see module 7 for more details on the trade show presentation assignment) no question and answer period is required for this 10-minute team oral presentation-100 points 

Total Points for Oral Assignments: 130 points 

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: You will be graded based on the following written assignments. Please see the description of each assignment in canvas (modules tab). 

Every student in MGMT 202 is required to upload all MGMT 202 assignments their individual canvas account. This includes all team oral presentation zoom recordings: 10 PowerPoint Slides on Team Presentation on a Green Company (ppt.) file, team follow-up memo (word file), trade show analysis (word file), and 10 PowerPoint Trade Show slides (ppt.). 

  • Please label all uploaded files to canvas or sent to my Lbarley@emich.edu account with the following format: Your first and last name, followed by CRN for the course, and the name of the assignment (e.g., JaneSmith50409Resume) 

Written Assignments: 

Writing Assignments Related to Employment Communication  

1) Cover Letter (1 page maximum- MS Word document only- separate file upload from resume (e.g., JaneSmith50409CoverLetter): 25 points 

 

2) Professional Resume (1-page maximum-MS Word document only- separate file upload from cover letter (e.g., JaneSmith50409Resume): 25 points 

Writing Assignments Related to Team Presentation: 

1) 10 PowerPoint Presentation Slides for Team Presentation (.ppt files only -10 slides maximum- Each Team Member is required to upload the 10 Team Presentation PowerPoint Slides to your individual canvas account): 10 points 

 

2) Follow-up 1-2-page Memorandum of Team Presentation (8 paragraphs maximum- single spaced, MS Word document only- group assignment; cite sources using APA 6th edition- Each Team Member is required to upload the final team follow-up memo to their individual canvas account): 25 points 

 

Written Assignments Related To The Trade Show: 

1)Trade Show Analysis (Each Person is required to upload all questions and  

answers to their individual canvas account- this assignment requires each person on the team to survey 10 people in class using their canvas inbox email account- the team must report all 20 responses in the trade show from class responses from both teammates): 10 points  

 

2)10 PowerPoint Slides for Trade Show (same grade for both group members- Each person is required to upload the completed 10 Team Slides (ppt.) to their individual canvas account): 45 points  

Online Threaded Discussions Via Canvas –  

1) AI Applications in Finance and Technology – Sophia: 75-word primary post=10 points; 50-word reply= 10 points and needs to include affirmation statement at the end of the primary post= 20 points  

 

2)Social Media Ethics Discussion Post (see MGMT 202 course shell for instructions) 

75-word primary post=10 points; 50-word reply= 10 points= 20 points 

Other Written Assignments: 

1) Progress Report (8 paragraphs; single spaced memo format, 500 word maximum with six APA (6th edition) in-text citations and references – MS Word documents only – submit via canvas): 30 points 

 

2) 32-day Commitment (you will practice a new communication skill for 32 days and submit the 32-day commitment form via canvas (see assignment description in canvas): 30 points 

 

Tests and Quizzes:  

  • This course requires the use of Respondus Lock Down Browser for 3 online exams (graded- all multiple choice) and the one scheduled quiz (ungraded). Please see the assignment descriptions below for more detail on tests and quizzes. You will have 60 minutes to take all MGMT 202 Tests 1 time only over a 3-day time span (starting Wednesday (see your CRN course start time) to Sunday 11:59 p.m. (EST lock time- see canvas modules for lock date). Please see canvas modules.  
  • You will be allowed to use your paperback or digital Business Communication Essentials text and the canvas modules to access PowerPoint Slide Content, lectures, handouts etc. to use during tests/quizzes.  
  • You may use an external electronic device to access the digital version of the Business Communication course text and the MGMT 202 canvas course shell content during all tests/quizzes.  
  • You are not to allowed collaborate with any other student, or cheat to answer test/quiz questions, nor will you be allowed to access any other Internet websites other than the paperback or digital Business Communication course text and MGMT canvas course shell with your additional electronic device to answer test or quiz questions. 

1)Test #1: 30 multiple choice questions (worth 1 point each covering BCE chapters 1, 7, 8, 13, 14 and all MGMT 202 canvas course shell modules 1 and 2 content): 30 points 

 

2)Test #2: 40 multiple choice questions (worth 1 point each covering BCE chapters 1, 2, 12 and all MGMT 202 canvas course shell module 4 content): 40 points  

 

3) Test #3: 30 multiple choice questions (worth 2 points each covering BCE chapters 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11 and all MGMT 202 canvas course shell modules 6 and 7 content): 60 points 

 

4) Grammar Quiz 10 multiple choice questions (ungraded- worth 1 point each covering the Manhard text Goofs #1, 2, 5,14, 16, and 23, BCE p. 473 Practice Session Punctuation 1: questions 1-5; p. 478 2.12.1 Practice Session Punctuation 2 questions 1-5; p. 484-485 Frequently misused words practice session questions 1-5, p. 487 frequently misspelled words and 4.4 transitional words and phrases. Kahoot challenges are also ungraded. 

 

Written Points Possible: 370 points  

Oral Communication Points Possible: 130 points 

Total Oral and Written Points Possible: 500 points 

 

No extra credit is granted for MGMT 202: Business Communication. 

 

GRADING SCALE:  

Points:         Percentages: 

A 465-500     A 93-100 

A- 448-464    A- 90-92 

B+ 438-447   B+ 88-89 

B 413-437     B 83-87 

B- 398-412    B- 80-82 

C+ 388-397   C+ 78-79 

C 373-387     C 73-77 

C- 348-372    C- 70-72 

D+ 338-347    D+68-69 

D 313-337      D 63-67 

D- 300-312     D- 60-62 

F 0-299 F <60 

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR MANAGEMENT 202: 

Fall 2021 Calendar 

  • Aug. 30: Beginning of Classes 
  • Sept. 6: Labor Day - University Closed 
  • Nov. 2: Election Day - No Classes 
  • Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes 
  • Nov. 25-28: Thanksgiving Recess - University Closed 
  • Dec. 12: Last Day of Classes 
  • Dec. 13-17: Final Exams 
  • Dec. 17: Close of Fall Semester 
  • Dec. 19: Commencement 
  • Dec. 21: Grade Submission Deadline at 11 p.m. 
  • Dec. 24: University Closed 

 

Please Note: The schedule in this course is subject to change. Students are responsible for all changes in the MGMT 202 syllabus which have been announced online. 

Please refer to your canvas calendar and course shell modules for precise open times/dates and lock dates/times. 

Module 1: (See canvas module 1 for due dates for the following assignments) 

Topics: Student Data Sheet, Leadership vs. MGMT., AI Discussion 

BCE Readings: Read Chapter 1 

1.Please go to the canvas course shell for: MGMT 202: Business Communication- please watch the following videos in canvas module 1: Nothing is to be posted to canvas after you watch the videos. 

  1. a) Welcome to MGMT 202: Dr. Barley's Introductionin canvas module 1b) Video Detailing Syllabus, Canvas Module Assignments, and Canvas Inbox. 

 

2.Please read the MGMT 202 syllabus and download Kahoot app at: Please Download Kahoot free app at: https://kahoot.com/home/mobile-app/. Please take the syllabus Kahoot quiz (ungraded) sent via canvas inbox email. 

3.Watch Video/Audio Recording of 32-day Commitment Assignment Instructions in module 1. 

Select a business communication goal and note one daily action you will take to accomplish that goal each day (see completed student data sheet in module 1 to select one goal to achieve for your 32-day commitment assignment). 

Start logging in daily actions (label each date with a number Day 1: Sept. 2, Day 2: Sept. 3 and Day 3: Sept. 4, etc.) in a word or excel file. Please write one sentence next to the date detailing what you accomplished for each 32-day commitment diary entry (please highlight your completed tasks with one color of your choice).  If you didn't accomplish anything, write the reason why you didn't (please use another color of your choice to note that you didn't accomplish anything). You do not need to upload daily diary entries to canvas daily- see module 6 for due date and lock time. Please upload a final completed assignment with your 32 daily entries, % of successful completion of commitment, and 5 sentence evaluation of the things learned at the bottom of the document.  Start the assignment in module 1, but please note the 32-day final document is due in module 6 (see module 6 for due date and lock time) 30 points.    

4.Download Respondus Lock Down Browser in module 1 of the MGMT 202 course page via canvas modules. Respondus Lock Down Browser will be required to take the 3 MGMT 202 (graded) Tests and 1 (ungraded quiz) (Chromebook users need to download the following Respondus browser https://www.emich.edu/elearning/instructors/respondus.php- If you are not able to download the Respondus browser for Chromebook, please contact Dr. Barley at Lbarley@emich.edu if you have a Chromebook and we will work out an alternative for you to take all MGMT 202 tests and quizzes) see module 1. 

See canvas module 1 for due date: 0 points (ungraded) 

  1. Watch Video/Audio Narration of Instructions on How to CompleteTheStudent Data Sheet and Upload Student Data Sheet in module 1. 

See canvas module 1: 0 points (ungraded) 

  1. Watch Video/Audio Narration Module 1: PowerPoint Slides: Communication Defined, 4 Roles of Consciousness in Learning, Affirmation Statement, Chapter 1 Communication Guidelines in module 1.
  2. Read BCE (Business Communication Essentials – Bovee and Thill text) Chapter 1 
  3. Watch Video/Audio Management Versus Leadership PowerPoint Slides in module 1. 
  4. Read file Ten-point Grading Rubric for Threaded Discussions in module 1. 
  5. Read file The Secrets of Writing an Attention-Grabbing Blog Posts in module 1.
  6. Watch the Video How to Post Discussion Posts: AI Applications in Finance and Technology - Sophia (8-word title- 75-word (maximum) primary post, include the affirmation statement at the end of the primary post and 50-word (maximum) reply post. Video/Audio Instructions Included (see module 1). 

See canvas module 1 for instructions and due date and lock time - primary post is 10 points and 1 reply post to another student is worth 10 points= 20 points total). 

 

Module 2: (See canvas module 2 for due dates for the following assignments) 

Topics: Personal Branding and Career Communication 
BCE Readings: Chapters 7, 8, 13 and 14  

  1. Read BCE Chapters 13 and 14: Watch video audio narration on Personal Branding, Construction “The Story of You” (BCE Ch. 13, p. 363) and Constructing Your Brand Pyramid (Private Inventory, Public Profile, and Headline) in module 2.
  2. Review Personal Branding and Personal Branding Steps PowerPoint slides in module 2.

3.Watch video/audio narration of instructions on how to complete the cover letter and resume in module 2. 

  1. Read the Cover Letter and Resume Student sample file in module 2.
  2. Read the Interactive and Traditional Resume links file in module 2.
  3. Watch the Erica D’Angelo video resume example in module 2. 

7.Upload Application Letter/Cover Letter to module 2 in canvas- 1 Page (Word Docs Only- separate uploaded file from resume) Single Space Within Paragraphs Double Space Between (3 SMRs Required in 2nd Paragraph)  

See canvas module 2 for due date and lock time: 25 points (upload separate word file from resume) 

 

8.Upload Your Resume file in module 2- 1 Page (Word Docs Only – separate uploaded file from cover letter) - 3 SMRs Included  

 2 See canvas module 2 for due date and lock time: 25 points. (Upload separate word file from cover letter) 

  1. Watch all videos on interviewing in module 2 and read all files on common questions interviewers ask, crazy questions interviewers ask in module 2.
  2. Read BCE Chapters 7 and 8: Watch video audio narration on BCE chapters 7 and 8 in module 2.

 

Module 3: (See canvas module 3 for due dates for the following assignments) 

Topic: Test #1  

Readings: Review BCE Chapters, 1, 7, 8, 13, 14 and all files in canvas modules 1 and 2. 

1.One person in your team presentation on a Green Company team (see module 4 assignment- no more than 6 total students) will determine a mutually agreed upon team time to give your 10-minute (maximum)Team Presentation (25 points for the presentation and 5 points for Q&A=30 points total) on a Michigan Based Green Company and present your 10 PowerPoint slides (10 points).  

This person is responsible for setting up and hosting the private zoom conference and recording the team’s presentation and for sending the final zoom video recording to the team via the canvas inbox or myemich.edu accounts. Please email Dr. Barley at: Lbarley@emich.edu with the team’s zoom conference time and day along with the zoom conference link.  Dr. Barley will not be on the private zoom video conference. 

The private oral presentation zoom conference is required to occur at least 1 week before the deadline so the team can be assured of uploading the zoom video conference recording of the team oral presentation before the team oral presentation due date and lock time specified in module 4. 

  1. Team membership(no more than 6 students), 
  2. Student Teams need to determine the name of the Michigan-based company you are screening for Green America, and 
  3. Dr. Barley will be assigning students for the 1stteam presentation. Your team will need to establish a mutually convenient zoom conference time/date to record your team’s presentation on a Michigan-Based Green company. Please email Dr. Barley 1 week in advance to communicate what your team’s private zoom conference time/day will be. Your team will have 10 min. maximum time for every team member to deliver their portion of the Michigan-Based Green Company presentation. 
     
  4. Review for2 hours(approximately) using the Test #1 review sheet in canvas module 3 (Test #1 will consist of 30 multiple choice questions worth 1 point each over BCE Chs.: 1, 7, 8, 13, 14 and all files in canvas modules 1 and 2). 

5.Take Kahoot quizzes (ungraded) sent via your canvas inbox to aid in studying for test #1. 

  1. Please go to the MGMT 202 canvas course shell (module 3) andTake Test 1: BCE Chapters 1, 7, 8, 13, 14 and all files incanvas Modules 1 and 2- Requires Respondus Lockdown Browser (30 points – 30 multiple choice questions worth 1 point each). 

See canvas module 3 to take Test #1 open and close dates (and lock time): 30 points. 

You will only be able to take Test #1 one time during the 3-day open test dates/times in canvas module 3 and will have 60 minutes total time once you enter the test using Respondus Lock Down Browser.   

You will be able to use your paperback or digital Business Communication Essentials text and canvas module 1 and 2 contents to answer questions during the test by using an external electronic device.  

You are not to use any other external websites on the Internet other than your paperback or digital Business Communication Essentials text and canvas modules 1 and 2 contents to answer test questions. 

 

You are not to collaborate with any other person to complete test answers, but are to be the sole person answering all 30 questions on Test #1. 

 

Module 4: (See canvas module 4 for due dates for the following assignments) 

Topic: Teams, Team Presentation, and Culture  

Readings: BCE Chapter 1 (pp. 9, 16-23), 2, and 12 and module 4 file content. 

1.Watch Video/Audio Narration of Teambuilding PowerPoint Slides and Small Group Communication Concepts file in module 4. 

 

2.Read teambuilding and small group communication concepts PowerPoints in module four. 

3.Watch Video/Audio Narration Detailing 10 Minute (maximum) Team Presentation (and Q &A) on a Michigan Based Green Company via Zoom, 10-PowerPoint Slides, Grading Rubric, and Team Follow-up Memo see module 4. 

4.Read student sample of Team Presentation on a Michigan Based Green Company in module 4. 

5.Upload your 10 team presentation PowerPoint slides (PDF only)  

See module 4 for due date and lock time: 10 points. 

  1. Record with your team the10-minute (maximum) team presentation on a Green Company presentation via Zoom video conference and upload the zoom video recording link to your individual canvas account (see module four for dates and lock times)25 points for the presentation and 5 points for Q&A=30 points total.  

Dr. Barley will email the team (via canvas inbox) the 3 questions approximately 1 week ahead of your presentation date for the team to answer after the private zoom oral presentation. The 3 questions are required to be answered by a few people your team selects after the team's presentation and the answering of the 3 questions will not count in the 10-minute maximum team presentation time.  

Every team member is responsible for uploading the final zoom video recording via their private canvas account (see module 4 for team presentation lock date and times.). 

  1. WatchVideo/Audio Narration of Intercultural Communication PowerPoint Slides, Cultural Examples PDF, and Infographic on "How Not to Behave in 15 Countries" in module 4. 

  

Module 5: (See canvas module 5 for due dates for the following assignments) 

Topic: Test #2 

Readings: Review BCE Chapters 1 (pp. 9, 16-23), Chapter 2, and Chapter 12 and all files from module 4. 

1.Review for 2 hours using the Test #2 review sheet in module 5. 

2.Take Kahoot (ungraded)quizzes sent via your canvas inbox to aid you in studying for test #2.  

3.Test #2 will consist of 40 multiple choice questions (worth 1 point each-40 points total) and you will be allowed to use your BCE textbook (BCE Chapter 1 (pp. 9, 16-23); Chapter 2, and Chapter 12) and all files from module 4 to answer the questions on Test#2.  

See module 5 for Test 2 open and close dates and lock time:  40 points. 

  • You will only be able to take Test #2 one time during the 3-day open test dates/times in canvas module 5 and will have 60 minutes total time once you enter the test using Respondus Lock Down Browser.   

You will be able to use your paperback or digital Business Communication Essential text and canvas module 4 file contents to answer questions during the test by using an external electronic device.  

You are not to use any other external websites on the Internet other than your paperback or digital Business Communication Essentials text and canvas module 4 contents to answer test questions. 

You are not to collaborate with any other person to complete test answers, but are to be the sole person answering all 40 questions on Test #2. 

 

4.Review Instructions for submitting Team Follow-up Memo file and review sample team follow-up memo in module 4.  

  1. Upload Follow-Up Memo (Word Docs Only) for Green Company Presentation- All Team Members Need to Upload Completed Team Follow-up Memo in module 4.  

See module 4 for due date and lock time:  25 points (graded as a team- make sure all team member’s first and last names are noted in the From: area at the top of the memo so credit can be given). 

  1. Review the social media ethics discussion in module 6- nothing to be posted yet.
  2. Review the trade show analysis, Trade Show PowerPoint assignment, and Trade Show assignment in module 7 and choose a trade show partner using canvas inbox. Nothing is to be posted yet on the trade show assignment. Please choose another student to deliver the 10-minute (maximum) trade show presentation(see module 7 for due date and lock time for assignment) 

Module 6: (See canvas module 6 for due dates for the following assignments) 

Topic: Grammar Quiz (ungraded), Progress Report, Social Media 

Readings: Manhard Goofprofer- Goofs #1, 2, 5,14, 16, and 23, BCE p. 473 Practice Session Punctuation 1: questions 1-5; p. 478 2.12.1 Practice Session Punctuation 2 questions 1-5; p. 484-485 Frequently misused words practice session questions 1-5, p. 487 frequently misspelled words and 4.4 transitional words and phrases.  

Read all of module 6 files. 

  1. Study the Goofproofer (by Stephen Manhard) text 1 hourto help you in taking the ungraded grammar quiz in module 6 canvas: Goofs #1, 2, 5,14, 16, and 23, BCE p. 473 Practice Session Punctuation 1: questions 1-5; p. 478 2.12.1 Practice Session Punctuation 2 questions 1-5; p. 484-485 Frequently misused words practice session questions 1-5, p. 487 frequently misspelled words and 4.4 transitional words and phrases.  

2.Take (Ungraded) Grammar Quiz - You may use your Goofproofer and BCE texts to take this ungraded quiz- Respondus Lockdown Browser is required to take this quiz- Requires Respondus Lockdown Browser.  

The grammar quiz (ungraded) is available via module 6) ungraded: 0 points. 

  • You will only be able to take the (ungraded) grammar quiz one time and will have 30 minutes during the 3-day open quiz dates/times in canvas module 6 once you enter the quiz using Respondus Lock Down Browser.   
  • You will be able to use your Goofproofer and paperback or digital Business Communication texts to answer questions during the quiz by using an external electronic device.  

You are not to use any other external websites on the Internet other than your paperback or digital Business Communication Essentials and Goofproofer texts to answer quiz questions. 

You are not to collaborate with another person to complete answers, but are to be the sole person answering all 10 questions on the (ungraded) quiz. 

 

3.Watch audio/video narration of Progress report assignment in module 6. 

4.Review the student sample of the progress report in module 6. 

  1. Read the following files in module 6: APA FAQ pdf and Research Link and 6thEdition APA Citation method (see “citing sources tab” and Citation tutorials to help you learn how to cite using 6thedition APA method correctly). 
  2. Watch the following: Video/Audio Narration of Best Practices in Written Communication: Planning, Organizing, Writing, Editing and Refining in module 6.

 

  1. Read Best Practices in Written Communication Planning Organizing Writing.pdf in module 6.

 

  1. Read the fileBest Practices in Written Communication Editing and Refinement.pdfin module 6. 

9.Upload 8 paragraph Progress Report Here (Word Docs Only) 8 Paragraph Memo (single space within paragraphs; double space between paragraphs - 6 APA In-text Citations, and APA References Page.  

See module 6 for due date and lock time: 30 points. 

10.Watch Video/Audio Recording of 32-day Commitment Assignment Instructions – Please upload final completed assignment with your 32 daily entries (Note: Please make sure successful completion of daily commitment was noted by writing 1 sentence highlighted in one color and when you didn’t perform the commitment, please note your incompletion using another color). Please make sure you also note the percentage of successful completion of commitment out of 32 total times, and write 5 sentences for your evaluation of the things learned at the bottom of the document.  

Please see module 6 for the assignment instructions and to upload the final 32-day commitment: 30 points. 

  1. Watch the Video/Audio Narration Detailing Social Media Ethics, BCE Ch.1, Ethics Concepts, and The Social Media Ethics Discussion in module 6.
  2. Read social media ethics PowerPoint slides in module 6.
  3. Watch Social Media Ethics in the Workplace video in module 6. 
  4. Post Social Media Ethics Discussion (75-word Primary Post - 5 Sentence Max (1 APA in-text citation and full APA citation at the bottom of the primary post not included in 75-word max.; 50-Word Reply) in module 6. 

See module 6 for instructions, due date, and loci time.  (Primary post 10 points and reply post 10 points) = 20 points total. 

 

Module 7: (See canvas module 7 for due dates for the following assignments) 

Topic: Test #3 and Trade Show Presentations (please email Dr. Barley at: Lbarley@emich.edu (See module 7 for due date and lock time) to let her know when you and your trade show partner will be presenting your 10-minute presentation via zoom private recording determined by your team of 2 at a mutual convenient time. 

Readings: BCE 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and Modules 6, and 7 contents. 

1.Please make sure to read BCE Chapters, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, and all of modules 6 and 7 file contents.  

  1. Read the trade show analysis file in module 7.

3.Watch the Video/Audio Narration Detailing the Compositional Modes in BCE Chapters 3, 6, and 12 that you will need to know before completing the trade show analysis in module 7.  

 

4.Please review the Compositional Modes for Media Richness: (BCE Chs. 3 ,6, 12) before completing the trade show analysis in module 7.  

  1. Watch Video/Audio Narration Detailing How to Fill Out Trade Show Analysis- Remember every team member needs to upload completed trade show analysis via module 7: 

See module 7 for instruction, due date, and lock time: 10 points. 

6.Watch the Video/Audio Narration of Interpersonal Communication, Mark Knapp’s Escalation/Termination Models, 5 Conflict Resolutions Strategies, How to Analyze Your Audience and Deliver your Trade Show Presentation in module 7. 

 

7.Read and review Module 7 Exceptional Productivity PowerPoint file in module 7. 

 

  1. Read and review Test#3 review sheet in module 7 and study 2 hours for Test#3.
  2. Take Kahoot (ungraded) quizzes to aid in studying for Test#3 –links to take Kahoots will be sent via your canvas inbox.
  3. Go to canvas module 7 and take Test#3 over BCE 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and all Modules 6, and 7 files. Respondus Lockdown Browser required for Test#3-(30 Multiple Choice Questions worth 2 pt. each =60 pts.). 

See module 7 for Test #3 open and close dates and lock time: 60 points. 

  • You will only be able to take Test #3 one time during the 3-day test open and close dates/times in canvas module 7 and will have 60 minutes total time once you enter the test using Respondus Lock Down Browser.  
  • You will be able to use your paperback or digital Business Communication Essential textbook and canvas modules 6 and 7 file contents to answer test questions during the test by using an external electronic device.   
  • You are not to use any other external websites on the Internet other than your paperback or digital Business Communication Essentials text and canvas modules 6 and 7 contents to answer test questions.  
  • You are not to collaborate with any other person to complete test answers, but are to be the sole person answering all 30 questions on Test #3. 
  1. Watch Video/Audio Narration of 10 PowerPoint Slide Assignment and read the student sample of 10 Trade Show PowerPoint slides for the trade show in module 7. 
  2. Don't forget to have each person in your team upload the completed 10 slides in module 7 (PDF files only): 

See module 7 for 10 slides due date and lock time: 45 points. 

  1. WatchVideo/Audio Narration of Trade Show Presentation Instructions and Grading Rubric Details in module 7.

 

  1. Review the Trade Show Presentation and 10 Power Point Slides Grading Rubric in module 7.
  2. Video/Audio Recording of Instructions on How to Use Zoom video Conferencing Platform to Present your 10 Minute Trade Show in module 7.
  3. Trade Show Presentation 100 points (10 total minutes for entire presentation) via private Zoom team video Conference. You and your trade show partner will record the 10-minute (maximum) trade show presentation via zoom and then upload the final zoom video recording link via your canvas account by the oral presentation due date and lock time.  Each team member is required to upload the final zoom oral presentation recording (please send all team members the recording at least 1 week before the due date and lock time). Please see module 7 for more details and make sure you use the 10 PowerPoint slides that you and your teammate have composed to present the 10-minute (maximum) trade show presentation. No question-and-answer period is required for this presentation recording.

See module 7 for due dates and times for the trade show presentation: 100 points.