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This reading talked about how to correctly format documents and applications. This reading expanded my current knowledge on the correct use and proper formatting of documents in the workplace and the application process. These readings have also helped me distinguish the difference between the many types of documents in the workplace. I now know the difference between memos, short informal reports, notes, and e-mails if my future employer asks me to write one.

This reading talks about the importance of ethics within a business, and how important they are when creating or revising company policies. The most difficult part about writing a company policy seems to be making sure it is ethical and that the ethical part is clearly stated so that all the employees can easily follow what the corporation and society requires of them. Norms, moral codes, laws, and arising social issues are some of the factors society usually demands in terms of ethics. 

After looking over the letters reading I was able to learn basics of letter writing and how the relationships determine what format and style it is to be written in.  The relationship between reader and writer also determines the format and formality that the let should be in. The template that was shown was very helpful because it explained many parts and told the reader where they are suppose to be located. 

I think that these two readings on how to cite sources are important to us as college students for many different reason. First of all it is important to know because almost any class that requires you to write a paper at Purdue also requires you to cite your sources. Not just in any format either, you need to make sure that you pay close attention to which format your instructor is looking for.

I think the readings on how to cite information are important and are a valid reminder to include them in our reports. This should be information we have heard before and should be comfortable doing but if we haven't written reports that require citations, some people may be a little rusty on how and when to use them. I thought these readings gave good examples on how to cite and it was helpful that they included a bibliography.

Both articles were extremely useful in deciding how to cite sources.  While this is a subject that has been pounded into our brains since middle school, gaining additional information on the topic is always welcome.  It seems like every year I learn something new about how to cite sources within a document.  The first article talked about APA citation, which was definatley the most useful information gained from the readings.  I had always been taught to use MLA formats when citing and writing, so learning about APA will help me with future projects.  Although the s

I don't think many students outside of academic institutions give much thought to citations.

Properly citing you work is extremely important, no matter what type of document you are writing.  Citing your sources gives you more credibility as a writer and also allows the reader to find out where you got your information from and research it for themselves.  There are different ways of citing information and since different businesses requires you to write in a certain way, its good to be famili

Citing text in a document should not be taken lightly.  It is not only a skill used in high school and college english classes, but in the business world as well.  Citation is important because your audience wants to know where your information came from in case they want to learn more about the subject.  The assigned reading was informative in letting the reader know how to properly use text citations.