BCOM 275 Week 3

Individual Article Rebuttal

Locate an article on a controversial subject where the author makes an argument you do not agree with.

Write a 350- to 700-word rebuttal to the article using valid arguments and supporting data. In the rebuttal, offer an analysis in which you do the following:

Analyze the reliability, credibility, and validity of the data used by the author.

Identify any logical fallacies in the argument.

Format your rebuttal consistent with APA guidelines.

Learning Team Learning Team Debate Paper

Resources: Debate Paper assignment requirements located in Week Five.

Create an outline for the Debate Paper that will be used to write the paper. Include all references to be used in the paper.

Discussion Questions

What suggestions would you offer a new employee to help them effectively communicate in your workplace when meeting face-to-face, sending an e-mail, and during a meeting?

What would be the most effective channel to communicate with your boss? Why is this? Why are other channels less effective?

You are preparing to write a formal report to be presented to the management at your workplace. What are some potential needs for the audience that you should be aware of when writing the report? What are the risks of not considering the needs of the audience?

What do you consider to be the most important features of an effective communication? Explain your choices?