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Phishing Alert: Write an All-Staff Warning Email scored against the visible rubric. Total score is computed on the server from the criterion scores.
Total score
15/16
Saved Apr 6, 2026, 4:35 PM
Criterion Scores
| Criterion | Score | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
Understanding of Email Communication | 4/4 | The response clearly uses an all-staff email structure and directly addresses the workplace communication task. Evidence: The learner includes a subject line, greeting, workplace framing, and a professional sign-off. Improvement tip: Keep the strong structure and opening clarity in future responses. |
Appropriate Response to the Situation | 4/4 | The email communicates urgency appropriately without sounding alarmist and gives clear next steps. Evidence: It explains the threat, tells staff what to avoid, and specifies what to do if they receive a suspicious message. Improvement tip: You could mention acting on the same day to make the timing even more explicit. |
Advice on Phishing | 4/4 | The guidance covers the major phishing precautions and reporting action expected by the rubric. Evidence: The learner warns staff not to click links, open attachments, or share sensitive information and advises reporting to IT. Improvement tip: Add one short reminder about verifying suspicious requests through another channel. |
Presentation and Writing Style | 3/4 | The email is clear, organized, and professional, with only minor room to tighten phrasing. Evidence: The message is broken into readable paragraphs and maintains a calm tone throughout. Improvement tip: Consider using one short bulleted list to make the action steps even easier to scan. |
Submitted Response
Subject: Important: Be Alert for Suspicious Emails Dear Team, We have been alerted to several suspicious emails that appear to come from internal accounts. Some of these messages ask employees to click links, open attachments, or urgently verify account details. Please do not click unexpected links, open attachments from suspicious emails, or share passwords or personal information by email. If a message seems unusual, verify the request through a trusted channel rather than replying directly. If you receive one of these emails, please report it to the IT Help Desk immediately and delete it after reporting. Your quick action can help protect our systems and data. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Best regards, Communications Lead
Overall Feedback
This is a strong and credible workplace warning email. It clearly explains the phishing threat, provides practical guidance, and maintains a calm, professional tone that fits an all-staff message.
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Subject: Important: Please Watch for Suspicious Emails Dear Team, We have been notified of phishing emails that appear to come from internal accounts. Some messages may ask you to click a link, open an attachment, or urgently confirm account details. Please do not click suspicious links, open unexpected attachments, or share passwords or personal information by email. If a request seems unusual, verify it through a trusted channel such as a phone call or a new email to a known contact. If you receive a suspicious message, report it to the IT Help Desk right away and delete it after reporting. Prompt reporting helps us protect our systems and reduce risk across the organization. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Best regards, Communications Lead