The document outlines an assignment requiring students to compose a text message to their professor regarding an inability to submit an assignment due to internet issues. It emphasizes the need for professional language, adherence to netiquette, and proper formatting according to APA guidelines. Additionally, it highlights the course learning outcomes related to communication skills and effective electronic communication.

1. Week 3 Assignment 2: Text Messages
Your internet was down last night and you weren't able to turn
in your last assignment. Your professor is away from her office,
so you know the quickest way to reach her is via text message.
Compose and send a text to your professor notifying her of this
situation.
Create a text message in which you:
Construct a text message in two to three (2-3) complete
sentences.
Target the appropriate professional audience. Use appropriate
language for professional audience.
Follow appropriate netiquette rules for electronic
communication.
Meet fifty (50) word minimum requirement.
Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling,
punctuation, and style.
Your assignment must follow these APA formatting
requirements:
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page is not included in the required length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:Demonstrate understanding of the basic
fundamentals of communication.
Develop and practice communication skills, including verbal,
nonverbal, listening, writing, interpersonal, perception, and
critical thinking.
Use various electronic communication platforms in academic
and professional work.
Relate to the interpersonal and organizational dynamics that
affect effective communication in organizations.
Analyze and assess effective communication. Use correct
sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in

2. communications.
Write clearly and concisely about communications using proper
writing mechanic