Communication 11

(Technical Writing for Business)

Second Semester, AY 2020-21

ASSIGNMENT GUIDE 4
(Cover Letter and Resume)

I. OBJECTIVES

1. To demonstrate your ability to prepare a cover letter and resume correctly and
effectively.

2. To demonstrate your skills and competency in written English.

II. TASK

A. Prepare a 1-page cover letter and a 1- to 2-page resume according to the guidelines in the
reading: https://ocs.fas.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/undergrad_resumes_and_cover_letters.pdf?
m=1598037165

III. PROCEDURE/GUIDELINES

A. While you may use the basic principles of visual design, use only a maximum of 2 colors and
font faces for this assignment.

B. Address your cover letter to an imagined future employer (not your COMM 11 instructor).
Follow the cover letter guidelines in the reading.

C. Be realistic in preparing your cover letter and resume. Avoid fictional statements.

D. It is not mentioned in the Harvard guide, but you may include a section for References in your
resume, as it is expected in most Filipino professional settings. References can include former
professors, supervisors, org leaders, and others who are familiar with your educational and
working experience. As much as possible, you should include their name, position, and
contact information. When submitting a resume for potential employment, always ask
permission from your reference if you can use their name and information. For the purposes of
this class, you do not need to ask for their permission.

E. You may include a photo of yourself in your resume, as is expected in most Filipino
professional settings. It is usually placed in the upper left or right corner.

F. Upload both the cover letter and resume as one (1) PDF file to the VLE. The file name should
include COMM 11, your class section, your last name, and the assignment number. Example:
COMM 11 B - Lacanilao - Assignment 4.pdf

G. In extenuating circumstances, you may email your essay to pjlacanilao@up.edu.ph, with a

letter stating your name, class section, assignment number, and reason for emailing it. The
subject of your email should include COMM 11 and your course section.
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H. If you have an emergency or circumstance that prevents you from submitting your assignment
on time, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to avoid a late penalty. You may
send a message via email, SMS, the VLE, or any other mode of communication available to
you.

IV. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

This assignment is due on May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

V. ASSESSMENT

This activity will be 25% of your final grade, and will be graded using the following rubric:
Criteria Points

Submission. Submitting the activity on time will 5

award you the full 5 points. Each day that it is late,
you will be deducted 1 point.

Execution. You will be assessed based on your 20

ability to follow directions for producing an
effective cover letter and resume. Your writing
proficiency will also be taken into consideration
(spelling, grammar, syntax, tenses, etc.)

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