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ENG223 Workplace Writing Essentials

Week 3 Assignment

Persuasive Messages

Option #1: Solution for Overtime

Option #2: Request for Promotion

The purpose of this assignment is to write a persuasive email.

Write a 700- to 1050-word persuasive email in a Microsoft Word document to a manager or supervisor requesting a change to the workplace. You may select from one of the following possible topics:

    • Requesting a workplace modification or resource

    • Advocating a change in direction on a project

    • Requesting a promotion

    • Recommending specific workplace changes to reduce waste or save money

    • Requesting the addition of a new worker

You may also use another similar topic if you submit it to me for consideration and I approve it.

Use the ARGU method as detailed in Workplace Writing and be mindful of the need to maintain an appropriate balance between ethos, pathos, and logos.

Format the email in business format as detailed in the text and include all the appropriate parts of an email that communicates upward.

Refer to Ch. 9 and 13 of Workplace Writing for suggestions on how to write an effective, persuasive email.

Use only the Gerson and Gerson text as the foundation for this assignment (do not do outside research).

Submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document to the Assignment Files tab.