Put it in Writing!

Communication isn't just about talking! 📢 Written communication plays a huge role in the workplace too. From choosing the right platform (like email or chat) to picking the perfect words and formatting, it's all about getting your message across clearly. 📝✨ Plus, knowing when to switch from typing to talking can make a big difference in getting things done efficiently. 🚀

Three common forms of written communication in the workplace are email, internal messaging (Microsoft Teams, Slack, etc.), and texting. They each have pros and cons and it’s important to decide which option is the best fit for what you are trying to communicate. If it’s a more formal communication, especially with people outside the company or organization, email is still the expected way to go.

Your task:
Your internship supervisor has just asked you to send an email to set up a time to meet with Laura Kent and Jalen Jones from Cre8tive, a company who has worked on marketing campaigns for previous products for the company where you’re interning. She wants you to share some background about the goal of the meeting (to discuss the new product being released in time for the holidays and marketing support that will be needed), to offer them several potential dates/times for meeting (Tuesday, 9-10 am or 3-4 pm; Wednesday, 11:30 am-12:30 pm; Friday, any time from 10 am-noon), and to confirm the meeting type (in-person, virtual). Compose a brief email you would send (in real life, you would also copy your supervisor).

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