Professional Formatting Mastery

This sequence immerses students in the rigorous demands of professional communication, focusing on how formatting influences credibility. Students analyze poorly formatted business documents to identify failures in communication, then progressively build skills in structuring emails, memos, and resumes.

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Email Etiquette and Layout

Students analyze various email formats to determine professional standards, focusing on subject lines, salutations, and signature blocks. They practice rewriting informal messages into professionally formatted emails using proper spacing and capitalization.

Memo Mechanics and Hierarchy

This lesson introduces the business memo, emphasizing the use of bold headings and bulleted lists to break down complex information. Students learn to apply parallel structure to bullet points and utilize indentation for readability.

Resume Architecture and Scanning

Students explore how recruiters scan documents, learning to use alignment, bolding, and caps to guide the eye. They draft a resume shell that utilizes reverse chronological order and consistent date formatting.

Block Format Business Letters

Students master the traditional block format for cover letters and formal requests. The lesson covers spacing between paragraphs, proper address placement, and the use of colons versus commas in salutations.

Portfolio Polish and Consistency

In this culminating workshop, students assemble their documents into a cohesive portfolio. Peer reviews focus specifically on consistency in font styles, margins, and spacing across different document types.