InstructionsAs the new communications manager for International Gadgets, you have come across many examples of ineffective communications, including some older directives that were never carried out,

IT 520 Module Six Memo Guidelines and Rubric This course includes five short business memos . These are designed to actively test your understanding and to apply that knowledge to potential real -world situation s. These writing activities also provide practice in communicating your reasoning in a professional manner. The Importance of Clarity and Conciseness (Module Six) As the new communications manager for International Gadgets, you have come across many examples of ineffective communications, including some older directives that were never carried out, mostly because of their unclear nature. One example included an email stating that the recipient (within the R&D team) was to “create a presentation discussing the n ew product an d send it to interested departments.” Others included a request from Sales to Technical Support for “a list of the biggest problems with o ur hot products” and a memo from Finance to all departments to “reduce the number of suppliers being used to better co ntrol costs.” In a memo to your team, describe what is wrong with directives such as these and how to improve these messages so that they a re delivered to the recipient with clarity and conciseness. Guidelines for Submission: Review the Purdue Owl: Memo website for suggestions and formatting guidelines on memo structure. Critical Elements Exemplary (100% ) Proficient (90% ) Needs Improvement (70% ) Not Evident (0% ) Value Description of Directive Meets “Proficient ” criteria , and ideas are substantiated with specific and relevant details Accurately describes areas of the directive that lack clarity and conciseness and uses specific detail in explanation Accurately describes areas of the di rective that lack clarity and conciseness , but lacks specific details in explanation Does not describe the directive 30 Recommendations Meets “Proficient ” criteria with substantial detail for the rationale Provides a discussion highlighting the recommendations with sufficient detail for rationale Provides a discussion highlighting the recommendations , but lacks sufficient detail for rationale Does not provide a discussion highlighting the recommendations 30 Conclusions Meets “Proficient ” criteria , and conclusions are substantiated with specific and relevant research Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence Draws logical conclusions, bu t does not defend with evidence Does not draw logical conclusi ons 30 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a profe ssional and easy -to- read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Earned Total 100%