Correspondence is one of the most common types of technical writing and one you likely already do every day in your personal and professional life. Correspondence includes emails, memos, letters, and instant messages, for example. The goal of technical communication is to act, and one of the main reasons that people correspond is to encourage the audience to act on an idea. For your final assessment, you will write an email to your department to provide a summary of the final decision regarding your suggested innovation.  Overview For your final assessment, you will again use all four employability skills introduced in the course to write an email to your department. This email will provide a summary of the final decision regarding your suggested innovation. An email is a form of correspondence that should be concise and contain only pertinent information. Your audience for this assessment is your department. While there were many conversations to reach this decision, this audience just needs a high-level overview of the final decision. The tone of your email should be positive and apply the concept of goodwill: “Goodwill is the value of doing things that create mutual admiration and respect" (Smith-Worthington & Jefferson, 2019, pg. 123). Preparation Even though this assessment is only one page long, that doesn't mean it is easy. In fact, many professional writers will tell you that the shorter the requirement, the harder it is. Going through the Writing Process—Prewriting, Drafting, Peer Review, Revising, and Proofreading—may be even more important as you work to effectively get your message across while working within the constraints of an email. Instructions For this assessment, write a 1-page email in which you complete the following: Summarize the final decision about the innovation. Provide a brief overview of risks and benefits assessed. Provide a brief overview of the criteria that supported the decision-making. Explain why the decision is the best decision for the department. Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors. Additional Requirements