Stanford University Business Communication Discussion Sharing Your Learning For this Discussion, reflect on your learning and write a list of your top 10

Stanford University Business Communication Discussion Sharing Your Learning

For this Discussion, reflect on your learning and write a list of your top 10 tips for incoming GB512 students. What do you think is most important for students to know as they begin this course?

Just do response each posted down below only 1 TO 3

Posted 1

Welcome to Business Communications! Congratulations on beginning your MBA, here are a few tips for this course.

Attend the live seminars and take notes. Unless absolutely necessary try not to put this off for later in the week. It is a great way to start off each unit, plus you can ask questions live.
Log in to your account every single day, even if you do not necessarily need to do work that day. This helps to create a routine and make sure you are always aware of your deadlines.
Use the writing center. You can submit papers ahead of time or get help live. I have used both options, and they help a lot. If you have a lot of specific questions then I recommend live tutoring. If you submit your paper you get a video explanation from your tutor as well. When planning your week give yourself at least one day for feedback.
Actually do the reading. The examples in the book give a great reference for structure.
Spend time on discussion topics. Do not simply try to fill the word quota and move on. This is a valuable part of the course that allows you to practice writing without being intimidated.
Read peers’ discussion topics. The best way to improve is by seeing what your classmates do differently and adjusting.
Do not procrastinate.
Be aware of the time difference if you are on the West Coast. This is especially important when doing discussion topic assignments. If you write your discussion topic at 10 pm and then write a reply at 6 pm the next day, the time difference makes it look like you submitted both on the same day. This is important since you have to stagger your posts a day apart.
Always reference the grading rubric as a checklist. This way you know exactly what you need to include.
If you get lost, ask questions!

Posted 2

This course is very well developed and allows students to leave with improved writing skills.

In an undergraduate program, I noticed that professors let several writing mistakes slip. This is not the case for a graduate-level course. If you didn’t see it, the professor will. Unlike most courses, there are no resubmissions to make up for the grade. You either do it right the first time, or the class will wear on you very heavily. After 45 courses taken at Purdue Global, this one is the one giving me my first B. It only makes sense if some of us will become college professors at some point after finishing the program. We have to be able to call bad grammar out. We have to lead by example.

The most important thing that I will take with me, other than my B (laughs), is the need for being better. The way I started the course is not the way I finished it. From week 4 to week 6, I can say that I did my best and that I truly earned the grade, and I will surely never make the same mistakes. On the technical side, I’m taking better grammar, spelling, communication, and citation skills.

One last thing —be prepared to write. Figure out a way to put words down to make a count. 299 words in a discussion board are “no-nos.” Learn how to type, even if you don’t have anything to say, do say something, and make sure that “something” makes sense. The good thing is that you will not be judged by your opinion, but by tangible things such as the research that backs you up, the quality of your writing, and the passion in your words. If at any point it feels like you can’t take it anymore, just remember that it is only six weeks. You will be fine.

Posted 3

Below are my top ten tips and tricks for GB-512 Business Communications. I wish I could have read them at the beginning of the class. However, it is fun to look back now and reflect on what I have learned. The last six weeks have gone by quickly. I will enjoy applying the lessons from this class to my future classes.

Beware of Word Count
Each discussion and assignment have a required word count and it is important to following directions and pay attention to the details.
Use Spacing
Your writing will be more appealing to a reader if you use effective spacing to break up blocks of text.
Use current APA Formatting
APA formatting is an art! I highly recommend watching the tutorials in the Academic Success Centers. There are several tutorials and guidelines to help you find your way as you apply APA to your discussions and assignments.
Check your work for introduction, body, and conclusions
Essays have 3 parts and it is important as you prepare memos, correspondence, and documents to ensure your writing flows so that a reader can understand.
Submit weekly assignment early to the Academic Writing Centers
I found that the tutors working in the writing center provided a wealth of tips and guidelines that made my writing better. They will not edit your work, rather, they will provide guidelines and point out areas for improvement. You will need approximately three days for their review so make sure to submit early!
A topic sentence sets the stage for every paragraph
Remember to think about topic sentences throughout your writing. Make sure you introduce new topics to your audience with a topic sentence.
Word choice matters
It is tempting to use fancy words in a graduated degree program. Using simple words that don’t confuse your audience will make your points clearer.
Comma placement can change the meaning of your message
This is an area I am still working to improve. You must learn to use commas in the correct place to ensure your intent is accurate.
Never forget your audience
Your message needs to convey to your intended audience. This is very important element of writing. Think about your audience before and during your writing activities.
Brevity makes a difference
I encourage you to be concise and not use extra words. Too many words will clutter your meaning and may even confuse your audience. Less is more.