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BIS 221T Wk 1 Discussion – Methods of Communication
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Research various methods of communication that are commonly used in business, such as email, VoIP, texting, messaging, as well as software applications used to support each (Microsoft® Outlook®, Skype®, Twitter®, Instagram®).
Discuss the questions:
- In what business context would it be appropriate to use each communication method?
- What are some of the advantages of using one method or application over another?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
BIS 221T Wk 2 Discussion – Documentation Style
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Most schools and businesses require some standard style of documentation for written reports. Discuss why that might be.
- What disadvantages, if any, might there be to insisting that all reports conform to a certain style?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
BIS 221T Wk 3 Discussion – Microsoft® Excel®
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Locate and review tutorial help on Microsoft® Excel® on the Microsoft® Office website.
Discuss the question:
- What Microsoft®Excel® features make the software such an important and popular tool for business professionals?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
BIS 221T Wk 4 Discussion – Identifying Audience
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Locate and review tutorial help on Microsoft® PowerPoint® functions on the Microsoft® Office website.
Discuss the questions:
- What is important for you to know about the intended audience before you create your presentation (using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or any other presentation application)? Why?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.
BIS 221T Wk 5 Discussion – Social Media for Career Advancement
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Discuss ways in which social media platforms can be used to advance your career or open new career opportunities.
- How can they hurt your chances for advancement in the workplace?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.