[Get Solution] Individual Business Communication Development Plan (IBCDP)

This is a Two Page paper for my Business Communications class.  I am an International Business Major.  I can also provide a PDF of my textbook if needed, just ask me.  Instructions are below, let me know if you have any questions: Objective – When you complete this assignment, you will be able to complete Objectives listed under – 2.2 on the course syllabus. Planning Process (1) Before drafting this document – Make sure to read/review all applicable Chapters 1, 16, 5, 6, 9, 10,11.  I encourage you to read and apply applicable content from all highlighted chapters.  (2) Read – Page 3-Why Does This Matter? And  Page 189- Communication Q &A. – After reading this information, think about reasons the content is crucial – specific to your declared business major – your career goals and skills required to improve your employment prospects. Think about the following three Critical Thinking Questions. What communication skills do employers identify as important for college graduates? What are the soft skills that graduates are missing in today’s business world?  What are the most important business communication skills that make a graduate a successful employee? (3) After completing numbers 1 & 2 (readings and reflections) – Conduct a self-assessment of your overall business communication skills – with emphasis on – your writing skills.  Think about writing principles you need to work on. Examples include but are NOT limited to: information outlined in the course’s textbook Chapters 5, 6, etc., or on page 191- Evaluation Exercises/Number 6.4.    (4) In reviewing your information from the above activities – focus on the following MAIN QUESTION:  What strategy can be applied to improve my business communication skills – writing skills?   Expected Outcome: Develop your own Individual Business Communication Development Plan (IBCDP).    (5) Now, *conduct research specific to your declared business major – pay attention to the number of articles within your declared major stating, “… communication skills, both verbal and written, are critical for employees.” [Note – The quoted statement is abbreviated from numerous secondary sources to underscore the importance of developing business communication skills.]  *Conducting Business Research – Use Business Source Complete- Go to W.I. Dykes Library https://www.uhd.edu/library/Pages/library-index.aspx  Click Databases – Under Library Databases –Click B-Scroll Down to Business Source Complete –Click and Start your research. (6) Select two articles that provide specific information about your declared business major focusing on business communications skills – writing skills – from credible business journals –scholarly and/or practitioner. DO NOT use websites, e.g. companies, organizations, and other such sources.  DO NOT use an article over five years old. DO NOT use your personal opinions. DO NOT use the course’s textbook as one of your articles. Instructions After completing the above activities and research – Based on your findings, draft a two-page business message in expanded letter format to your professor – Individual Business Communication Development Plan (IBCDP). Writing Tip: Chapter 5: LO5.4 Develop your primary message and key points in the AIM planning process. Reminder: must feature short paragraphs; and must include: sections with descriptive subheads, at least two visual enhancements (bulleted list, bold, italic, etc.). I.          Introduction – State the topic/reason for writing the letter Briefly describe your declared business major and state your career goals. HINT: You might want to explain your plan to establish credibility as a business professional within your declared business major. II.        Body- Describe findings from your self-assessment and research. Use this information to create your Individual Business Communication Development Plan (IBCDP).  The primary focus should be on developing your writing skills.  However, for contextual purposes, you should also briefly describe other business communication skills cited in your research sources –specific to your declared business major.  Writing Tips for the Body: Consider using the following information to identify goals for improvement and outlining your specific plans for achieving those goals.   WRITING 1 – Where am I now? Here you should explain in a brief paragraph your own self-assessment of your current status as a writer. What are your strengths? What are the general areas where you need improvement?   1A – Specific areas for improvement  Here you should list (e.g., in bulleted list form) two specific problem areas. *It is acceptable to use the correct names (e.g. planning, audience awareness, spelling, navigational design, etc.) for specific problem areas as listed in the course textbook (Chapters 5,6,9,10,11) OR as listed/named in journal articles.     2 – Where do I want to be? Here you should realistically address where you hope to be (before accepting an internship in your declared business major, before graduating, etc.) in terms of general areas and specifics.    3 – How will I get there? This is a key section. Detail your plan (e.g. use your research findings here specific to your declared business major) for achieving your writing goals. This section should include both general and specific plans. For example, your general plans could be such things as a promise to proofread every document including emails more carefully. Or it might be to set up appointments with a tutor. More specific plans might include taking a writing course recommended within your declared business major.   III.       Conclusion – Give a sense of closure/summary. State what was learned or the value of this research/IBCDP to you personally. In this brief concluding section, make “reality-based comments” that you deem to be applicable to your professional development. Remember that the IBCDP is not just a document for a grade in BA 3350; it is a customized plan for improving your business communication skills –emphasis on writing – with expected outcomes focusing on continuous improvement.  Required:  Make sure to use APA Documentation Style to format the in-text citations and references. *You can review APA formatting (In-Text Citations and References) – See course’s textbook page 412/Table 13.3 OR via the following link: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/   Include in the letter two in-text citations (APA format) from journal articles within your declared business major. *Use only “two” in-text citations in the body. DO NOTuse over three lines of the information from each article to complete your in-text citation in the body of the letter. You can ONLY cite each article once in the body. DO NOT use the citation/s multiple times in the body. DO NOT use other citations in the body. DO NOT use the course textbook as a citation /secondary source/reference. Format the Expanded Letter – The assignment must meet the formatting of a Letter in Block Format Style – Two Pages ONLY – DO NOT Exceed, Apply the following – MARGINS -1 inch (top/bottom and sides),  FONT – Times New Roman-Size 12, and SPACING -Use single space (1.0) to format the body of each section/paragraph – THEN- Use 2.0 spaces after each section/paragraph i.e. at the end of EACH section/paragraph– use 2.0 spaces THEN – go back to using single space (1.0) for the body of EACH section/paragraph – UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THE DOCUMENT. *Single-space some elements, such as the address and citation in the reference section. Place the citation at the end of page two, in APA format. DO NOT key the word Reference – Just key the citation/research sources in APA format after the letter closing/signature. For visual purposes only, review in the course’s textbook-  Appendix Figure/B.2/Sample Letter in Block Format Style. In reviewing, you should note, the content is not applicable. DO NOT use the heading (Better Horizons Credit Union) in the example. DO NOT use a Header or lines as illustrated. This means you will need to make applicable modifications, e.g. DO NOT include your address on Page 1- START with the current date, salutation (Dear Dr. Nealy:) and use the following information in the address.       Dr. Nealy UHD  Marilyn Davies College of Business –GMSM Department 320 North Main, Suite B420 Houston, Texas 77002 Page 2 – Insert a header on the second page –Left Top Corner – using the following format. IBCDP (Add Your Last Name)                                              Page 2 September (Complete Current Date)