Assignment 3: Email Based on Listening Skills Scenario Monica Nesbitt Instructor Gabriel Smith Com 101: Effective Communication Skills 5/6/17 Hello Department Members, I have received notification from my supervisor Ron Miller, that there were several changes made to the vacation policy in this morning’s manager meeting. I have been asked to relay this valuable information to you today. This email is to notify you of these changes to the policy and regulations being implemented. In this email, you will find the recent changes being made to our current policy and regulations. The following will take effect shortly so it is important that you review this information today. I have not been given an effective date, but was advised that the recent changes will take effect very soon. Employees with 3 or less years of service will now have one week of paid vacation. Employees that have between 3-5 years of service, will now have two weeks of full paid vacation. Employees with 5 years of more of services will now have 3 full weeks of paid vacation. In accordance with the new vacation policy employees must now submit a vacation request, which must be submitted at least once moth prior to the vacation date to their direct supervisor. Please keep in mind that no more than two employees can be on vacation at the same time. Please feel free to refer questions to Ron Miller, Myself or your direct Supervisor. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We appreciate your service to this company and look forward to these new changes that will benefit our employees. Kind Regards; Assignment 1.1 Outline Assignment 1.2 Speech (1-2 min.) Self-Review Due Date Points Week 2 35 Due Date Points Week 3 65 Week 3 30 See next page for instructions COM201: ASSIGNMENT 1 Introductory Speech This is the beginning of your journey to becoming an effective speaker! Strong oral communication skills will be valuable to you throughout your academic journey and are in high demand by many employers. In this course, you’ll have multiple opportunities to practice and improve your speaking skills through a variety of assignments. Your first assignment is to prepare and deliver a short, introductory speech. Don’t worry—your first speech doesn’t have to be perfect. Assignment 1 is your first opportunity to complete the process of outlining, delivering, and recording a speech with the Webcam Recorder tool. You will also review and reflect on your speech. Reference Chapters • Chapter 3: Listening. This chapter covers listening skills that will help you complete your Self Review. • Chapter 4: Giving Your First Speech. This chapter covers the steps you’ll complete to prepare and deliver your speech. T.