Form groups of 3 or 4 people and discuss the following questions. You don't need to do them in order. When you're done, pick a person in the group to summarize what you talked about to the rest of the class. 

Part 1: Good/Bad Professional Communication

1. What types of communication (written or oral) have you done at work?
2. Last time we said it's important for workplace writing to get to the point (be concise). Based on your experience at work or as a student, what else do you think makes for good writing in the workplace?
3. What are some examples of bad writing/communication you've seen? What made them bad? 
4. What sorts of communication technology have you used at work?

Part 2: Professional Writing and New Technologies

1. When would you send a friend an email, rather than a text or Facebook or instant message?

2. The article from Slate argues that email is "dead" because teenagers prefer other technologies and thus email is evolving into a workplace technology. Would you agree? Why or why not?

3. What are the most important things to remember when sending an email to a professor/ boss/ potential employer?