Activity 1:

Conduct a brief internet search and locate a piece of business writing. Be sure to provide a link to the page for us. Develop and share your in-depth analysis of the writing using 10 of the concepts discussed in chapter 4 of the text.

Activity 2:

As you read chapter 6 of your text, reflect on your own writing skills. How did you learn how to write? In your response, briefly describe your writing strengths and weaknesses and then describe the steps you plan to take to bolster your strengths and turn around your weaknesses.

Activity 3:

We've done quite a bit of reading about critical thinking this week. The Critical Thinking Community home page offers a solid introduction into the critical thinking process. The information available in the six articles adds depth to our understanding.

Once you've taken the Critical Thinking Basic Concepts Test, develop your thoughtful ideas as you respond to the following questions. What did you learn about your critical thinking skills? What concepts did you find useful in the readings to share with your peers? Why? What was the important take-away from the test results?