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DD15_HW2_Final Project 4
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Course Work:
Project 1:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByntAQ29afq0X2REVzJQbVoxZ3M
Project 2:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByntAQ29afq0cmVmM1Rub3BTS2c
Project 3:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByntAQ29afq0Y3ZJbkpETlFzeDA
Project 4:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByntAQ29afq0UnNEWTRmbU9SUlU
Other Homework Assignments:
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ellisettev
https://d2l.arizona.edu/d2l/le/589836/discussions/List
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DD15_HW1_Media for Project 4
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The image above demonstrates the voicethread completed for Project 3. This image shows how I was able to complete and oral presentation. Through this project we were also able to provide constructive feedback to our peers.
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The image above shows how we have used tumblr for academic purposes and demonstrates the assignment in which we completed an evaluation of ethical considerations in Project 2. Ethics have been part of every assignment in this course, including major projects. 
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DD14_HW5_Reformat Tumblr
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The image above displays the original theme with a change of color in the title and subtitles. I choose the colors to match the U of A logo. I decided to keep this format for the final project because it looks simple, professional, and makes tumblr easier to use.
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The image above displays a different theme that I found appealing. I see this theme as something femenist and delicate. I decided to not use this theme because I do not like the organization. In my opinion, having 2 columns makes it more difficult to differentiate between separate posts.
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The theme above displays a theme that seems very plain. I decided to not use this theme because it is not visually appealing and I want something that draws attention. 
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The theme above has a simple and appealing appearance. However, the information in the posts seems to be clumped together, making it more difficult to read.
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Chapter 21: Making Oral Presentations
4 basic types of presentations 
Impromptu presentations: deliver presentation without advance notice
Extemporaneous presentations: clear and spontaneous, planned outline
Scripted presentations: present by reading something written in advance
Memorized presentations: the whole presentations are memorized
common 5 types of audiences 
clients and customers: present a product/service, its advantages and tips
Colleges within organization: sharing information or presenting proposals
fellow professionals: talking about projects
government agencies: explain proposed projects
the public: helps inform and reinforce organization
Use memorable language and rehearse at least 3 times, make any necessary changes 
5 steps to prepare a presentation
analyze the speaking situation: analyze audience and purpose, budget time wisely 
organize and develop the presentation: choose a format and the information that will need to be used in each section
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conclusion: analyze what you are concluding, summarize the main points, make reference to the future, welcome questions
prepare presentation graphics: people retain information more easily when presented verbally and visually
an effective slide is clear, well supported, visually appealing, easy to read, simple, and accurate
you cannot use copyright material unless you have written permission
to plan graphics consider: the length of the presentation, the audience’s experience, area where presentation will be held, and equipment that will be available
choose effective language: enables listeners to understand without needing information repeated and maintains the attention of audience
signal transitions
involve the audience
refer to people, not abstractions
include interesting facts and figures
rehearse the presentation
Extemporaneous
first: read out loud to see if content makes sense
second: check organization and how long the presentation takes
third: present in front of others to receive feedback
Scripted: read out loud and edit continuously
when delivering your presentation, remain calm by remembering that you are prepared and that the audience is there to listen, not judge 
deal with nerves by walking around, having some time alone, talk to someone to distract yourself, and take deep breaths 
speak loud enough to be heard at the other end of the room 
do not speak fast
articulate
maintain eye contact, do not block the screen, and use natural gestures 
different cultures might have distinct gesture meanings
Citation:
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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DD10_HW2_Analyzing Ethical Considerations
In completing project 2, we will need to make sure that the project is complete in an ethical manner. This includes, but is not limited to, giving proper credit to another author’s work or ideas, always being honest, and being productive in collaborating with teammates. It is very important to cite properly and track the originality of our project. We also need to make sure teammates are communicating with each other and that work is distributed fairly. In continuing an education in the healthcare field, I will need to make sure that I always provide quality care, I always remain honest, and I always respect the wishes and privacy of patients. When conducting research or publishing, I will need to make sure to check my organization’s policies and consult with my supervisor on any issues I might encounter. Following the rules within the textbook “Technical Communication” organizational information such as mission statements should be reusable for work related to the organization. However, work conducted under work hours would likely be proprietary of the organization I am employed under. Plagiarism is not taken lightly in the healthcare field and I would need to be careful not to use anybody’s work without obtaining written permission.  
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Chapter 2: Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations
Ethics: “the study of the principles of conduct that apply to an individual or a group” 
some makes decision in relation to ethics based on their intuition, religion, or on how they would like to be treated if somebody else was making the decision 
4 moral standards by Manuel Velasquez
Rights
Justice: distribution of costs and benefits among different groups
Utility: examines the positive and negative effects an action might have
Care: the relationship people have with each other, care and consideration towards others
These standards are imprecise and cannot be used to decide what is ethical because they conflict with each other.
Professionals have tried to set a standard to what is ethical and what is not, because ethics vary dramatically from one person to another 
5 obligations to employer
competence and diligence: have the skills necessary and working hard
generosity: sharing knowledge and expertise
honesty and candor
confidentiality
loyalty
Obligations to the public
treat customers fairly
provide safe and effective products/services
Obligations to environment
preserve environment
4 basic types of laws:
copyright: only the copyright holder can copy intellectual property
you have to obtain written permission to use the intellectual property of someone else
Fair use (using a portion without permission) is usually determined by purpose of the use, purpose of work that has copyright, amount of work used, and how this use might affect the copyright
trademark: word, phrase, name, or symbol that identifies a company 
usually identified by TM
contract: an agreement between two parties 
liability: manufacturer or seller is responsible for damages or injuries caused by product/service 
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Companies with a strong ethical culture, usually experience less ethical issues
can be established by a code of conduct that is enforceable, specific, comprehensive, and protects the public 
social media use
keep personal and professional accounts separate 
read all terms of service 
avoid revealing unauthorized information about your company  
avoid self-plagiarism, false endorsements, and defaming anyone 
always obtain permission for posts that include other people 
individuals need to understand ethical and legal difference that exist in other cultures 
in communicating ethically…
abide by relevant laws, code of conduct, and social media policy 
use company’s ethics resources 
highlight ethical and legal information with design 
be honest and clear 
avoid misleading readers and discriminatory language 
acknowledge assistance from others
Citation:
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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Chapter 17: Writing Informational Reports
5 kinds of informational reports:
directive
field report
progress report
incident report
meeting minutes
Directives: explain a policy or procedure that you wish for your readers to follow and why it such policy or procedure should be followed 
the most persuasive arguments contain clear and compelling evidence
begin directive with an explanation of what problem is being addresses with this directive
justifying a directive shows respect to the reader
include information on who should be contacted for further questions
Field reports: describe inspections, maintenance, and site studies 
include problem statement, methods, results, and conclusions
less emphasis on methods and more emphasis on what results mean
can include recommendations
progress report: describes an ongoing project, serves as a method to check in and is usually completed between a proposal and a recommendation report 
objective tone used to explain what has happened and how this affects your overall project
status report: describes the whole range of operations of a department or division 
follows task patten organization
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report problems and do not attempt to cover them up 
always report honestly, explain what scheduled items will not be completed on time and what will occur as a result 
in a time pattern, you discuss everything that has been completed and then, everything that needs to be done in the future 
in a task pattern, you discuss what has been completed and needs to be completed in each task and then, move on to discuss the same information with regards to another task 
incident report: serves to describe an accident concerning equipment or the health of safety of an employee
answers what happened, why it happened, and what follow up procedure where conducted
can include graphics and videos
length varies
Meeting minutes: an official record of a meeting that is given to all those who belong to the group represented in the meeting
can be written by administrative assistants or technical professionals
use a clear, objective tone
record only what is stated not individual interpretations
do not record emotional remarks, maintain document diplomatic
may include information on who called the meeting, the type of meeting, the name of note taker and attendees
Citation:
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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Chapter 18: Writing Recommendation Reports
Recommendation reports not only provide information, but also make suggestion as to what methods, functions, and technologies should be followed.
feasibility report answers: the possibility of completing something, whether something is economically practical, questions of perception
Problem-solving Model for Recommendation Reports:
Identify the problem or opportunity 
Establish criteria for responding
there is necessary and desirable criteria
can be determined by supervisor and/or research
Determine the options 
Study each option according to criteria 
Draw conclusion about each option
rank all the options, classify all the options as acceptable or unacceptable, or present a compound conclusion
Formulate recommendations based on the conclusions 
always make honest recommendations that you can stand by
flowcharts can be helpful in exploring options
decision matrix used to evaluate different options based on criterions
they need to explain why each criterion was chosen, an explanation of the assigned weights to each criterion, and why ratings were assigned the way they were  
decision matrix makes the analysis easier to follow
3 basic report elements:
front matter: guides the reader through the report and whether they should read it-includes transmittal letter, cover, title page, abstract, table of contents, list of illustrations, and executive summary
body: provides comprehensive information on proposal, methods, results, and conclusions - also includes the introduction and recommendations
back matter: provides supplemental information and references - also includes glossary, list of symbols, and appendixes
it may be easier to write the body first and then the other two sections
Order of the body:
Introduction
Methods: create enough information to enable others to duplicate your project
Results: be objective and do not combine with conclusions
Conclusions: address what the results mean
Recommendation
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Letter of transmittal: usually in the form of a letter or memo/introduces purpose and content of report, who authorized the report, and collaborations
Cover: contains title, author’s name and position, submission data, and company logo
Title page: contains title, author’s name, and submission report
Abstract: brief summary (<200 words), can be descriptive of informative
Table of contents: create subheadings under big sections to guide reader
List of illustrations: list of tables and figures
Executive summary: brief condensed form of report meant for managers, usually less than 1 page, includes background information and major findings/implications
glossary and list of symbols: a list of definitions, useful when jargon was used
appendixes: include maps, tables, and figures
Citation:
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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Chapter 16 Writing Proposals
proposal: an offer made to provide a product/service or to conduct research
When writing the proposal...
consider if you have the personnel and equipment necessary
collaborate with team members
Internal proposals: submitted to writer’s organization
External proposal: submitted to another organization
solicited: is in response to a prospective customer 
information for bid (IFB): lowest bid wins the contract
request for proposal (RFP): supplier who can meet all needs at reasonable price, wins contract
Research proposals usually deliver progress and recommendation reports
recommendation reports usually include the whole story (proposal, resources used, personnel, methods, conclusions, and recommendations)
goods and service proposals can also serve to request funding to maintain an organization or program
Proposals must persuade readers that you…
understand their needs
have a plan that you are able to complete
are a professional that will deliver on promises made
the most common mistake in a proposal occurs when presenting the problem or opportunity
For internal proposals, share your ideas with future readers within your organization to receive as much feedback
writing a proposal for an organization in another culture:
know what constitutes a persuasive argument
save enough time for translating
use simple graphics and captions
use simple language and sentences
consider local grammar, including mechanics
ask if customer is willing to revise for appropriateness
General layout
1. When writing external proposals address audiences’ needs and solutions
2. provide a complete plan that entails what you plan to do, how, and why
3. demonstrate that you are a professional by providing…
credentials and work history
work schedule
quality-control measures that will evaluate efficiency and effectiveness
budget
be honest at all times 
before writing a proposal make sure you are capable of carrying out the project
Do you have the required personnel, facilities, and equipment?
Proposal structure
Summary: around 250 words, single-spaced, on title page, defines problem, briefly describe qualifications, completion date, and budget
Introduction 
Proposed program: be specific on what you want to do, use citations to make your case stronger, show that you have done research
Qualifications and experience: for small project use a few paragraphs that describe the qualifications of the team members and organization
Budget: includes direct and indirect cost
indirect cost are usually expressed as percentage
Appendixes: includes task schedules, recommendations, completed projects, description of organization 
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Citation:
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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DD6_HW3_Research Cultural Communication
Tebeaux, E. (2016). Designing Written Business Communication along the Shifting Cultural Continuum. Journal of Business and Technical Communication, 13(1), 49-85. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/105065199901300102
Tebeaux has conducted research on written communication in Mexico by examining a collection of documents and conducting interviews. Tebeaux argues that with increasing business relationships with Mexico, it has become a necessity to understand how written communication in Mexico differs from the United States. She emphasizes that to understand business communication for Mexico, one must understand Mexico’s history, how culture shapes communication, and cultural changes occurring. In Mexico, relationships, trust, and collectivism are highly valued. This article will be helpful in providing information on what cultural values should be emphasized in our written communication to Mexico, to be respectful and more appealing. Tebeaux provides reliable information that remains objective and based on research.
Eure, J. D. (2016). Applicability of American Written Business Communication Principles Across Cultural Boundaries in Mexico. International Journal of Business Communication, 14(1), 51-64. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/002194367601400108
Eure conducted a research to investigate if written communication in the United States was appropriate and expected in Mexico. The research consisted of writing two persuasive letters and recording which one was preferred by college students in Mexico. One of letters was written based on American principles and what is favored in American written communications, the other letter was not. Results demonstrated that the Spanish-speaking students favored more the  letter written based on American principles. Although the information is unbiased, the experiment was conducted in a small scale and more research would have to be conducted on this research question. However, this articles could help our team discuss how we could apply written communication strategies that we already have, to an audience in Mexico. If there are written communication similarities between Mexico and the United States, we should use them to make our arguments stronger and cross-cultural.
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DD6_HW2_Compare Rhetorical Situations
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Chapter 4: Writing Collaboratively
the growth of social media has facilitated collaboration within team members, within an organization, and outside of organizations
Advantages of collaboration include:
a wider knowledge base
a wider skills base
a better idea of how the document will be read
improved communication among employees
enables new employees to acclimate
motivates individuals to help organizations grow
Disadvantages of collaboration include:
writing process takes more time
promotion of conformity, which may lead to an inferior document
yield a disjointed document: sections contradicted or repeated
inequitable workloads
reduce individual motivation to work hard
can lead to interpersonal conflicts
Projects need to be managed to ensure they are completed on time and within the budget
7 suggestions to manage projects
break down the project into several smaller tasks
plan your project
create and maintain a schedule
put all decisions in writing to keep track of when and why decisions happened
monitor the project to make sure you are on track
share information quickly and act
allow flexibility with the schedule and responsibilities
Listen, set your team’s agenda, conduct efficient meetings, communicate diplomatically, and critique without offending to have efficient meetings
How to listen effectively
pay attention to the speaker
Listen for main ideas
Do not get emotionally involved with the speaker’s idea: keep an open mind and listen, even if you disagree
ask questions for clarity
provide appropriate feedback
Setting your team’s agenda
define the team’s task
choose a team leader
define tasks for each member
establish working procedures
establish a procedure for resolving conflict productively
create a style sheet that defines the characteristics of the document’s style
establish a work schedule
create evaluation materials
Conducting Efficient meetings: meetings are an opportunity to observe body language
Communicating diplomatically: appear helpful not critical
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Critiquing a team member’s work: provide constructive criticism without offending
Word processing tools: comment, revision, and highlighting feature
When participating in videoconference:
practice using the technology
arrange for tech support at each site
organize the room to encourage participation
make eye contact with camera
dress professional
minimize distractions
Wiki: an online document that can be written and edited by any authorized user
Virtual worlds: used to conduct meetings and visit different projects
In general, gender  and culture can affect what someone values and how they express themselves
Citation:
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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Chapter 10 Writing Correct and Effective Sentences 
important to write clear, concise, correct, and forceful sentences
poor grammar hurts your credibility and might cause the reader to question is you are careless about the quality of your work
9 principles for clear, correct grammar:
Avoid sentence fragments: an incomplete sentences missing a verb or independent clause
Avoid comma splices: 2 independent clauses are joined by a comma
correct by using
a comma and coordinating conjunction (and, or, nor, but, for, so, or yet),
a semicolon
a period
Example of a splice: The 909 printer is our most popular model, it offers an unequaled blend of power and versatility.
Avoid run-on sentences: 2 independent clauses with no punctuation between them
corrected the same way as comma splices
Avoid ambiguous pronoun references 
Compare items clearly 
Use adjectives clearly
use hyphens to link compound adjectives (made up of 2+ words)
Maintain subject-verb agreement 
Maintain pronoun-antecedent agreement: they must agree in number 
Use tenses correctly
Example:
INCORRECT: In 1992, McKay and his coauthors argued that the atmosphere of Mars was salmon pink.
CORRECT: In 1992, McKay and his coauthors argued that the atmosphere of Mars is salmon pink.
the atmosphere is still believed to be pink, so the present tense is used in that section
How to structure sentences effectively
Emphasize new and important information: new information appears towards the end
Choose an appropriate sentence length: 15-20 words/sentence
Focus on the “real” subject: do not add prepositional phrases if they are not needed
Focus on the “real” verb: converting a verb into a noun is weaker (ex: preparation vs prepared)
Use parallel structure: using the same grammatical form
Use modifiers effectively: help reader know what exactly you are talking about
Choose the right words by
selecting appropriate level of formality
being clear and specific: use positive construction instead of “not” phrases
being concise
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using inoffensive language: avoid sexist language and use people-first language when referring to people with disabilities
Simplified English: for nonnative speakers and uses about 1,000 words that have only one meaning
To prepare text for translation
use short sentences
use active voice
use simple words
include a glossary
use words that have only one meaning
use pronouns carefully
avoid jokes and puns
Citations:
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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Chapter 11: Designing Print and Online Documents
Design refers to physical appearance and determines how much a reader will retain of the document or online source
5 major goals of design:
make a good impression
help readers understand structure and hierarchy of the information
information easily accessible
help readers understand the information
help readers retain the information
4 principles of design by The Non-designer’s Design Book
proximity: items close to each other will be interpreted as related, items far from each other are interpreted as unrelated, text describing a graphic should be close to the graphic
Alignment: aligning concepts along a vertical axis to understand relationship between them, such as headers
Repetition: format the same kind of information the same, such as same font, size, and color
Contrast: the human eye is drawn to differences such as different size and color of font
First analyze your audience and purpose
When writing for a different culture consider elements such as paper size, typeface preferences, color preferences, and text direction.
Determine what time, money, and equipment resources you have available
When designing the whole document consider:
Size: consider page size and page count
Paper: paper can have different coatings, weight, and quality
Bindings: 
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Accessing aids: use repetition and contrast to add…
Icons: pictures that symbolize actions or ideas
Color: used to draw attention
Dividers and tabs
Cross-reference tables: refer reader to related topics
Page numbering: one-sided documents numbered in upper right corner, two-sided documents numbered near outside margins
Chunking: presenting information in small units 
Queuing: creating visual distinctions to indicate importance 
Filtering: different patterns for different information Page Grid: page map of information and white space Typography: study of type features 
Extra features for online:
FAQ
search engine
resource links
printable version
text-only version
Design a simple site using simple backgrounds, conservative colors, thumbnail graphics and avoiding decorative graphics 
Make easier to read by keeping text short, chunking information, using simple text, and writing clear, informative links 
each typeface is meant for a unique occasion and purpose 
Hue: color not mixed with white, gray, or black 
different colors have different effects on human mind 
different color harmony theories to create pleasing arrangements 
transitions help connect concept and how paragraphs work together 
for peer review concentrate on important concepts, praise the work, and be honest
Citations:
Basic Color Theory. Color Matters, http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory. Accessed 25 May 2017.
Chapman, Cameron. A Crash Course in Typography: The Basics of Type. NOUPE, 28 March 2011, https://www.noupe.com/essentials/icons-fonts/a-crash-course-in-typography-the-basics-of-type.html. Accessed 25 May 2017.
Conducting Peer Reviews. The Writer’s Handbook, 6 March 2017, https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/PeerReviews.html. Accessed 25 May 2017.
How Humans React to Different Colors. Digital Synopsis, https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/color-meanings-theory-psychology/. Accessed 25 May 2017.
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
Weber, Ryan. Writing Transitions. Prude Online Writing Lab, 01 March 2013, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/574/01/. Accessed 25 May 2017.
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DD3_HW3_Research & Read
The international location I will use to adapt my job application document is Mexico. I choose to focus on this location because Mexico is a country that has limited health resources. Many changes could make a great impact in the lives of those in need. With my career choice being in the health field, it would benefit me to learn how to address the population in which I could help many and make a difference. Additionally, I have family that lives in Mexico and I have witness the struggles people go through in order to receive proper care and treatment. Many times, people have to travel for hours because health facilities in their town are not equipped with proper equipment or professionals.
Business Etiquette in Latin America
This article discusses what is considered to be appropriate and not appropriate when communicating with an audience in Latin America. The article provides key phrases to avoid, proper business attire, how to greet others, how to refer to people, and welcomed characteristics in Latin America. The article advices to not use slang phrases, as they may seem disrespectful, and to remember at all times that America refers to a continent, not only the United States. The business attire is recommended to be formal and unrevealing. When greeting someone, firmly shake their hand and establish eye contact. In Latin American it is not uncommon for people to get close and for men to always behave like a gentlemen with women. Always refer to people by their professional title and ask whether they would like to be addressed by their first or last name. Appointments should be made in advance and punctuality with meetings is flexible, people might run up to 30 minutes late. Discussions on political and racial issues should be avoided. This article provided helpful information on business etiquette. The article provides a range of advice and gives good examples to help guide the reader. After reading this article I will be careful in how I use the word “American” and will avoid slang as a way to fit into the culture.
Commisceo Global Mexico Guide
This website provides general information in demographics, language, cultural values, the structure of society,  and etiquette to follow on different occasions. The most prevalent language in Mexico is Spanish, but their are still some indigenous languages spoken in different areas. Mexican culture highly values family, authority and rank, and masculinity. An extended family is important with the father being the highest authority. In Mexican culture it is important to help family and to know one’s own position in the hierarchy of authority. Those of high rank are serve as guidance to others. The article explains that when greeting, women usually pat each other in the forearm while men shake hands. First name should not be used unless given consent. Set meetings 2 weeks in advance and reconfirm a week before. Face to face meetings are preferred with professional and unrevealing attire. It is common for people to be 30 minutes late. The information matches what I had previously read in another source. This website provides great information in ways to communicate in while respecting cultural values. I will corporate the importance of honesty and trustworthiness into my revision. I will also use the native language, Spanish.
Citations:
Business Etiquette In Latin America. (n.d.) KCBA. https://www.kcba.org/streaming/Documents/COLLABORATIVE-Handout_1.pdf. May 22,2017
Mexico Guide. (n.d.) Commisceo Global. http://www.commisceo-global.com/country-guides/mexico-guide. May 23, 2017
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DD3_HW2_Investigate Professional Websites
My professional goal is to become a HIV/AIDS specialist, so for this homework I researched successful HIV/AIDS specialists. Below are the links to the profiles of Dr. Shingo Chihara and Dr. Diane Havlir.
https://www.virginiamason.org/body.cfm?id=1175&action=detail&ref=1269
https://www.iasusa.org/faculty-profile/27
The professional sites had some similarities in context, with both including the doctors’ picture, educational background, current employment, and area of study and practice. However, the sites also had differences in the type of information provided. The website depicting Dr. Chihara includes contact information, his professional specialties, certifications, patient ratings, patient comments, and a brief video. The video is an interview of Dr. Chihara in which he provides a brief overview of his personal life and the reason for his career choice. On the other hand, the website for Dr. Havlir is more focused on academic work. The website provided information on publications, research activities, awards, and organizations and committees Dr. Havlir is affiliated with.
Based on these websites, I have come to the conclusion that my own professional website would have to include my picture, educational background, specialties, certifications, awards, important publications, current employment, areas of practice, organizations I am affiliated with, and a very brief overview of my personal life.
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Chapter 8: Communicating Persuasively
understand the broader goals of your audience and your own limitations before developing an argument
Your argument will likely be effective if it replies to the four goals shared the most: security, recognition, connectedness, and growth.
Security: people will likely oppose anything that threatens their job security, their health, personal life, or any other interest
Recognition: be diplomatic and praise others for their hard work and/or success, avoid criticism and speculation
Growth: people and businesses want to grow
Connectedness: staying connected helps satisfy needs
Constraints fall into 8 categories: ethical, legal, political, informational, personnel, financial, time, and format and tone
do not waste time in a losing cause, refocus and/or scale back
if you lack information say so, do not lie and jeopardize your credibility
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four kinds of favorable evidence: commonsense arguments, numerical data, examples, and expert testimony
Commonsense argument: most people share your viewpoint
numerical data: statistics are more convincing
example: often used with numerical data
address opposing viewpoints by stating:
it is illogical reasoning, inaccurate, or has incomplete facts
valid, but less powerful
it can be reconciled with your argument
when using emotional appeals, do not overstate
if audience largely opposes, state evidence then claim
culture can affect organization and what is found persuasive
AVOID logical fallacies:
Ad hominem: attacking writer not argument
argument from ignorance: argument is true because it has not been proven wrong
appeal to pity: based on emotion not reason
argument from authority: claim is valid because person making the claim has authority
Circular argument: restating main point without evidence
Eith-or argument: posing only 2 alternatives when there is more
Ad populum argument: bandwagon argument
Hasty generalization: drawing conclusions from insufficient cases
Pst hoc reasoning: because A precedes B, A caused B
Oversimplifying: omitting important information
Create a professional persona by demonstrating cooperativeness, moderation, fair-mindedness, and modesty 
Use Appendix B for styles and citations 
IEEE style: stands for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, in text citations are numbers in brackets, references page list sources in order presented through document
Annotated bibliography: a list of citations each followed by a brief description
Citations:
Engle, Michael. "How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography: The Annotated Bibliography." Cornell University Library. N.p., 17 May 2017. Web. 21 May 2017.
Markel, Mike. (2015). Technical Communication with 2016 MLA Update (11th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s. ISBN-13: 9781319088088
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