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Page 1: © Prentice Hall, 2007Business Communication Essentials, 3eChapter 6 - 1 Choosing and Using Media for Brief Messages

© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 1

Choosing and Using Choosing and Using Media for Brief MessagesMedia for Brief Messages

Choosing and Using Choosing and Using Media for Brief MessagesMedia for Brief Messages

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 2

Media for Brief Media for Brief MessagesMessages

Memos and LettersMemos and LettersMemos and LettersMemos and Letters

E-mail MessagesE-mail MessagesE-mail MessagesE-mail Messages

Instant MessagesInstant MessagesInstant MessagesInstant Messages

Blogs and PodcastsBlogs and PodcastsBlogs and PodcastsBlogs and Podcasts

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 3

Memos and LettersMemos and Letters

Make a FormalMake a FormalImpressionImpression

Make a FormalMake a FormalImpressionImpression

Stand OutStand OutFrom E-MessagesFrom E-Messages

Stand OutStand OutFrom E-MessagesFrom E-Messages

AccompanyAccompanyPhysical MaterialsPhysical Materials

AccompanyAccompanyPhysical MaterialsPhysical Materials

Follow LegalFollow LegalRequirementsRequirementsFollow LegalFollow Legal

RequirementsRequirements

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 4

Format for Business-LettersFormat for Business-LettersLetterhead Letterhead StationeryStationery

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DateDateInside Inside

AddressAddressSalutationSalutation

The The MessageMessage

Complimentary Complimentary CloseCloseSignature Signature

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Format for MemosFormat for Memos

Memo Memo TitleTitle

HeadingsHeadings

The The MessageMessage

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 6

Effective E-Mail Effective E-Mail

MessagesMessagesProfessional E-Mail Professional E-Mail

Company PolicyCompany Policy

Career EnhancementCareer Enhancement

Legal ConcernsLegal Concerns

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 7

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Format for E-MailFormat for E-Mail

Headings

Salutation

The Message

Complimentary Complimentary CloseClose

Signature Block

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 8

Sending Professional E-Sending Professional E-MailMail

Observe Writing Rules Observe Writing Rules

Aim for High QualityAim for High Quality

Enhance Your CareerEnhance Your Career

Avoid Legal ProblemsAvoid Legal Problems

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 9

Follow Company PolicyFollow Company Policy

Legal Issues

ConfidentialInformation

NetworkSecurity

E-MailHygiene

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© Prentice Hall, 2007 Business Communication Essentials, 3e Chapter 6 - 10

Include Subject LinesInclude Subject Lines

InformativeInformative

CompellingCompelling

RelevantRelevant

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Practice E-Mail EtiquettePractice E-Mail Etiquette

Send necessary messages

Avoid unnecessary copies

Respect chain of command

Control your emotions

Check before you click