Business Question

Learning Goal: I’m working on a business writing question and need support to help me learn.

All students will keep a journal that documents their semester at CSUF and their time in BUAD 300.

The topic for this journal entry is Social Awareness. Here are some questions to consider: How do you view yourself in regards to social situations? How does this change when you are in a professional environment? What do you think your social media presence says about you? If a stranger or hiring manager saw your social media, what do you think they would think it says about you? Do you see yourself as a leader? Do you see yourself as a follower? Do you like to have large social groups or smaller social groups?

You can use these questions as a way to get started but be afraid to include your own thoughts about the topic.

APA format is not required for journal entries; however, you must use Arial font, size 12; margins of 1 inch on all sides. Students will complete a total of 10 journals. Spacing for the reflections should be 1.5 and your task list with action steps and your priority list can be single spaced will bullets points in a list format as shown in the section examples below.

Entries will include a To Do list, a Priority list and then a reflection on an assigned topic that should be at least two paragraphs, but can be more. These entries should be thoughtful, well-organized, and professionally written.

The deadline to submit your journal when is 4pm (the start of class) on the day it is due. You will submit your journal entries on Canvas.

Students are expected to complete at least 10 journal entries over the semester that will include GTD methodology and a reflection on the assigned topic or how the topics in class connect to your experience at CSUF. This is an opportunity to put your thoughts into writing. Section 1 & Section 2 should be written in the bullet point format. Section 3 is your area to reflect on the assigned topic.

The journal must include three sections:

1. Create/update project list and identify next actions for this week: To update, keep the projects that are still live and add any that are new. Then identify anything you need to do in the next week to be successful:

Task List/Next Action Examples:

• BUAD300 Pre-Survey. Next action: Go on titanium and complete the survey.
• BUAD300 Holland Assessment. Next Action: Go on titanium and complete the assessment and review the outcomes for class discussion.
• BUAD 300 Mid-term on choosing your major. Next action: Read on three majors I am interested in (e.g., Econ, Finance, and Marketing)
• BUAD301 Essay. Next Action: Brainstorm on ideas for essay then begin writing.
• ISDS361A Assignment 1. Next Action: Go to tutoring to discuss this assignment.
• Get involved in a student organization. Next action: Research on-campus organizations and narrow the list based on interest.
• Declare my Concentration. Next Action: Go to the Business Advising Center and meet with an advisor.
• Celebrate Sister’s Birthday. Next Action: Buy a gift and make reservations for dinner.
• Car Repair: Next Action: take car to Costco for tires.
• Understand TDA: Next Action: go to business advising in SGMH1201 to discuss TDA and major requirements.

2. Priority List: What are your top 5 priority next action items you have to get done for the week? (All of your “next actions” deserve love but these are the top 5 that you absolutely can’t afford to miss.

• • You must list 5

3. Minimum 2 paragraph reflection on the assigned topic. Please consider the questions that I pose in each prompt, but also feel free to introduce your own ideas about the topic. These reflections should have numerous examples relating to the assigned topic and be well-written and thoughtful.