Beyond Talking from 9 to 5: Connecting values and voices in professional communication with a commonplace book

Unpacking the idea of how students consume and use models of professional voice is important and warrants more attention in the communication classroom. The following class outline, as a result, will provide other communication instructors with an overview of how students can bring in their own examples of language use from business to reflect on their own values while also developing their understanding of professional voice. Courses Business and Professional Communication, Rhetorical Criticism. Objective The goal of this class activity prompts students not only to identify the values on their professional language choices but also to reflect on them critically.