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Apply Concepts of Professional Writing to Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, and Editing

Read through each of the provided professional emails, copy and paste them into a Word Document, and then review and edit them using the Review tab in Microsoft Word. Identify and correct errors in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and professionalism. After editing both emails, select one to rewrite completely, ensuring it is free of all spelling, grammar, and content errors, and presents a professional and informative tone.

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The process of professional writing involves careful prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing to produce clear, professional communication. Analyzing authentic emails provides practical insights into the common pitfalls and best practices in business correspondence. The two emails presented here exemplify the importance of tone, clarity, professionalism, and grammatical accuracy in workplace communication.

The first email, written by Tricia Marcus, is relatively straightforward but can benefit from refinement to enhance professionalism. The second email by Gabrielle Mendes, demonstrates numerous issues related to informal language, inappropriate content, spelling errors, and a lack of professionalism that would be unsuitable in a professional setting. This highlights the critical importance of adhering to language standards and maintaining a professional tone in business correspondence.

Analysis and Revision of Email #1

Original Email #1: From Tricia Marcus to Allison Brown

"Hey Allison! I am looking forward to seeing you today for our meeting. I’ve attached the materials needed for our discussion. Let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Tricia Marcus Marketer Extraordinaire [email protected]"

Revised Email #1: "Subject: Today's Meeting"

Dear Allison,

I look forward to our meeting scheduled for today. I have attached the relevant materials for our discussion. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need further information.

Best regards,

Tricia Marcus

Marketing Specialist

[email address]

Analysis and Revision of Email #2

Original Email #2: From Gabrielle Mendes to Bob Pope

"Hey Bob, We talked a couple weeks back at the chamber of commerce event. (I was the one looking for a summer internship and had a zit on my lip that could have passed for a cold soar. Lol. Whew. It was not. You’re probably like, “uh.. What?” Maybe that helps you recall, maybe not. Not completely important, I suppose. I’d really like to come work for you at your IT business. You seemed like a cool person to work for, I liked ur striped pants. I’m available to start working on Monday, but I am taking my driver’s test in June and have to study and go an hour and half away to take it at an easier place cause I’m not a great driver so I’ll miss a few days. I am also going to the beach with friends for a week in July. Oh, and my grandmother has bad gas (OMG IT’S TERRIBLE) and sometimes I have to take her to the doctor. I’ve attached my resume, it’s the bomb dot com. Let me know if you have a job opening for me. I can’t wait to play on some computers. If I don’t respond to your email, I’m always on FB, snapchat or insta! Peace out, Gabrielle Mendes"

Rewritten Email #2 (professional tone and content):

Subject: Internship Opportunity at Your IT Business

Dear Mr. Pope,

I hope this message finds you well. We met a few weeks ago at the Chamber of Commerce event, where I inquired about potential summer internship opportunities in your IT business. I am very interested in the possibility of contributing to your team and learning more about the industry.

I am available to start work immediately, though I will need a few days in June to take my driver’s test, which is scheduled for that month. Additionally, I have prior commitments in July that include a week at the beach with friends. I am committed to ensuring my responsibilities are managed effectively, and I am eager to gain practical experience working with your company.

Attached is my resume for your review. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to work in your dynamic environment and contribute to your business. Please let me know if there are any available positions or if you require additional information.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Gabrielle Mendes

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