I’m studying for my Business class and need an explanation.

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For this Discussion, reflect on your learning and write a list ofyour top 10 tips for incoming GB512 students. What do you think is most important for students to know as they begin this course?

Just do response each posted down below only 1 TO 3

Posted 1

Welcome to Business Communications! Congratulations on beginning your MBA, here are a few tips for this course.

1. Attend the live seminars and take notes. Unless absolutelynecessary try not to put this off for later in the week. It is a greatway to start off each unit, plus you can ask questions live.
2. Log in to your account every single day, even if you do notnecessarily need to do work that day. This helps to create a routineand make sure you are always aware of your deadlines.
3. Use the writing center. You can submit papers ahead of timeor get help live. I have used both options, and they help a lot. If youhave a lot of specific questions then I recommend live tutoring. If yousubmit your paper you get a video explanation from your tutor as well.When planning your week give yourself at least one day for feedback.
4. Actually do the reading. The examples in the book give a great reference for structure.
5. Spend time on discussion topics. Do not simply try to fillthe word quota and move on. This is a valuable part of the course thatallows you to practice writing without being intimidated.
6. Read peers’ discussion topics. The best way to improve is by seeing what your classmates do differently and adjusting.
7. Do not procrastinate.
8. Be aware of the time difference if you are on the WestCoast. This is especially important when doing discussion topicassignments. If you write your discussion topic at 10 pm and then write areply at 6 pm the next day, the time difference makes it look like yousubmitted both on the same day. This is important since you have tostagger your posts a day apart.
9. Always reference the grading rubric as a checklist. This way you know exactly what you need to include.
10. If you get lost, ask questions!

Posted 2

This course is very well developed and allows students to leave with improved writing skills.

Inan undergraduate program, I noticed that professors let several writingmistakes slip. This is not the case for a graduate-level course. If youdidn’t see it, the professor will. Unlike most courses, there are noresubmissions to make up for the grade. You either do it right the firsttime, or the class will wear on you very heavily. After 45 coursestaken at Purdue Global, this one is the one giving me my first B. Itonly makes sense if some of us will become college professors at somepoint after finishing the program. We have to be able to call badgrammar out. We have to lead by example.

Themost important thing that I will take with me, other than my B(laughs), is the need for being better. The way I started the course isnot the way I finished it. From week 4 to week 6, I can say that I didmy best and that I truly earned the grade, and I will surely never makethe same mistakes. On the technical side, I’m taking better grammar,spelling, communication, and citation skills.

Onelast thing —be prepared to write. Figure out a way to put words down tomake a count. 299 words in a discussion board are “no-nos.” Learn howto type, even if you don’t have anything to say, do say something, andmake sure that “something” makes sense. The good thing is that you willnot be judged by your opinion, but by tangible things such as theresearch that backs you up, the quality of your writing, and the passionin your words. If at any point it feels like you can’t take it anymore,just remember that it is only six weeks. You will be fine.

Posted 3

Beloware my top ten tips and tricks for GB-512 Business Communications. Iwish I could have read them at the beginning of the class. However, itis fun to look back now and reflect on what I have learned. The lastsix weeks have gone by quickly. I will enjoy applying the lessons fromthis class to my future classes.

1. Beware of Word Count
   1. Eachdiscussion and assignment have a required word count and it isimportant to following directions and pay attention to the details.
2. Use Spacing
   1. Your writing will be more appealing to a reader if you use effective spacing to break up blocks of text.
3. Use current APA Formatting
   1. APAformatting is an art! I highly recommend watching the tutorials in theAcademic Success Centers. There are several tutorials and guidelinesto help you find your way as you apply APA to your discussions andassignments.
4. Check your work for introduction, body, and conclusions
   1. Essayshave 3 parts and it is important as you prepare memos, correspondence,and documents to ensure your writing flows so that a reader canunderstand.
5. Submit weekly assignment early to the Academic Writing Centers
   1. Ifound that the tutors working in the writing center provided a wealthof tips and guidelines that made my writing better. They will not edityour work, rather, they will provide guidelines and point out areas forimprovement. You will need approximately three days for their review somake sure to submit early!
6. A topic sentence sets the stage for every paragraph
   1. Rememberto think about topic sentences throughout your writing. Make sure youintroduce new topics to your audience with a topic sentence.
7. Word choice matters
   1. Itis tempting to use fancy words in a graduated degree program. Usingsimple words that don’t confuse your audience will make your pointsclearer.
8. Comma placement can change the meaning of your message
   1. Thisis an area I am still working to improve. You must learn to use commasin the correct place to ensure your intent is accurate.
9. Never forget your audience
   1. Yourmessage needs to convey to your intended audience. This is veryimportant element of writing. Think about your audience before andduring your writing activities.
10. Brevity makes a difference
    1. Iencourage you to be concise and not use extra words. Too many wordswill clutter your meaning and may even confuse your audience. Less ismore.