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ENGL225
Tot. Pts.
Possible
Week 7: Final Formal Report
100 (15%)
Gradable Items
Pts.
Possible
Cover Page (letter format)
Summary, Background, Details, Action
Four paragraphs in MS Word
Business letter format.
3
Tot. Pts.
Earned
Pts.
Earned
Comments
Summary:
Identifies the purpose and most
important features of the report
States the main conclusions
Sometimes makes a
recommendation
5
Table of Contents (TOC):
TOC lists the correct section names
and page numbers. (If you have Word
2007, and you have properly applied
Word’s paragraph “Styles,” you can
have Word create a TOC
automatically. Go to the “References”
tab and select “Table of Contents” on
the left side of the screen.)
3
Introduction (includes the
following):
PurposeExplains why the project
was carried out and the report written.
This is the thesis.
ScopeDefines the parameters of
the report, describes the ground
covered by the report, and outlines the
methods of investigations. If needed,
discusses limiting factors.
BackgroundIncludes facts readers
must know if they are to fully
understand the discussion that follows.
10
Discussion (should include the
following):
Facts
Arguments
Details
Data
Results
Organization of
the evidence must be built in one of
three ways
- Chronological Development
- Subject Development
- Concept Development
15
Conclusion and Recommendations
(Note that a conclusion is required, but
a recommendations section may or
may not be part of the report,
depending on whether the discussion
and conclusions indicate more work
needs to be done.)
Conclusion:
States the major conclusions that
can be drawn from the discussion.
Base them entirely on previously
stated information.
Does not introduce new material or
evidence to support your argument.
If you have more than one
conclusion, state the main conclusion
first and follow with the remaining
conclusions. Put them in decreasing
order of importance.
Recommendations:
Recommendation is written in strong,
definite terms to convince readers that
the course of action is valid. Use first
person and active verbs.
No new evidence or new ideas are
introduced. Relies only on previously
presented evidence in the discussion
and conclusions.
15
Technical Illustration (At least one
ORIGINAL):
simple & uncluttered
depicts one main point
positioned close to narrative
labeled with at figure or table number
and title, caption, or comments located
beneath referred to at least
once in report
15
Appendix: Contains related data not
necessary to an immediate
understanding of the discussion.
Placement is determined by which is
mentioned first, second, third, etc.
Each document is separate and is
paginated separately.
Appendices are paginated separately
from the report with the first page
labeled 1. (The first appendix is
labeled Appendix A. The next set
becomes Appendix B, and so on.)
**Called out in the body of the report to
alert reader it is present
7
InText Citations & Works Cited
page: Works Cited page contains
each source that is used in the intext
citations (parenthetical
documentation); there are intext
citations for each piece of information
in the report that is not common
knowledge. Both the References page
and the intext citations must be
correct in MLA (or APA upon approval)
content & format.
10
Writing Style and Correctness of
Expression: Report uses effective
technical writing techniques, such as
parallelism, unity, coherence, primarily
active voice, etc. (The Six Cs); There
are no grammar, punctuation, spelling,
etc. errors
10
Format: Pages of the report are
formatted and organized according to
the posted criteria.
7
TOTAL POINTS
100
Possible Formal Report Topics for ENGL225 Final Project
Course Project
Beginning in Week 2, you will work through the weekly research stages and writing process
towards the creation of a 6-10 page (double spacedintroduction to conclusion) Semi-Formal
Business Report. Topic suggestions are provided; however, if there is a topic youd like to use
that is not on the list, please contact your instructor for approval. Other final project criteria are
as follows:
The audience for this report is an industry decision-maker, such as your supervisor or
CEO, or a public policymaker, such as a politician or bureaucrat, who could act upon
your Recommendations.
Your report must feature at least one technical illustration, such as a chart, graph, or
image that you have created.
Your research must consist of a variety of electronic (Web sites, databases, media) and
traditional sources (books, journals, magazines). All sources must be cited in the report
using The Modern Language Association (MLA) formatting. However, if you are familiar
with the American Psychological Association (APA) documentation system, you may
use it, but email me to discussion. APA is often used in the business setting, but MLA is
what we use here at APUS/AMU and used in other university settings. The MLA or APA
choice is for documentation of sources.
You will submit your written report in MS Word in Week 7. You must have at least four
sources. (Rubric and more details below as well as in Week 7 lesson tab.)
You will present a presentation of your report using PPT (MS PowerPoint) in Week 8
(rubric and more details below and in Week 8 lesson tab).
Directions: You many choose any of the topics below for your Final Project Report. If you
have another topic in mind, you must first get instructor approval before using it. The goal here is
for you to choose a topic that genuinely interests you. This topic can be related to your current
job or community, or that of your career goals. It is realistic, even if the report scenario is
simulate for the purposes of our course. The proposed list of topics is not exhaustive!
- It is important to understand what organizations are looking for in cover letters and
resumes. It is also important to understand the differences between a hard-copy resume
and a resume from the Internet. What strategies have proven most successful in getting
the writer an interview? Research these questions and present your findings and
conclusions. - Todays employee turn-over rate is high for many organizations. Research has shown
that the key to hiring qualified individuals is to first promote the company to current
employees. By implementing strategies within the organization that promote respect and
cooperation between co-workers and managers, awarding fair compensation, and
providing various awards, organizations are better able to retain good employees.
Research what other organizations are doing to hire and retain good employees in order
to combat the high employee turnover rate. Use this research to make recommendations
to the management of your organization. - Your company needs to update its Code of Ethics. Because of the immense diversity in
todays ever-changing workforce, you need to research other organizations codes of
ethics. Decide what the new policy should and should not include. Based on your
research and conclusions, offer recommendations to your management. - You have been asked to review your employee handbook. During this review, you notice
many discrepancies between what is stated in the handbook and what actually takes place
in your organization. You are asked to research other organizations handbooks to
determine any changes that need to be made. Based on your research and conclusions,
offer recommendations to your management. - Outsourcing has become common in the business world, particularly when an
organization experiences large growth. Your organization is pondering whether or not it
should establish an in-house advertising department or if it should outsource the
advertising to another agency. Research what other organizations in similar
circumstances have done to find the advantages and disadvantages of each. Based on
your research and conclusions, offer recommendations to your management. - Your organization needs to upgrade its computer equipment. A suggestion has been made
that leasing this equipment could be more advantageous than purchasing the equipment.
You have been asked by management to investigate these options. Research both
purchasing and leasing computer equipment, noting the advantages and disadvantages of
each. Based on your research and conclusions, offer recommendations to your
management.
General Timeline for project completion:
Week 2 — Sort out your topicdecide which direction you will go on. Construct a working
thesis statement: that is, the purpose and scope of your presentation.
Week 3 — Research. Gather information that will support and prove your thesis. If you have to
revise your thesis, that is fine
Week 4 — Research continuedbegin outliningbegin to sort out the structure and organization
of your report.
Week 5-6 — Drafting and Revising
Week 7 Written Report due
Week 8 PPT Presentation based on the info if your port due.
Format Guidelines:
Required Components (All pages are double spaced except cover letter page):
Cover page/Letter format* (in place of cover page in graphic below)
(page break)
Title page (pagination should start here)
(page break)
Summary (see rubric, one paragraph for each bullet)
(page break)
Table of Contents (one page)
(page break)
[Your 6-10 pages of content should begin here in the body of your report:]
Introduction (see rubric for included componentsinclude thesis statement)
*Discussion (The main body of your report) [Technical illustration component belongs IN the
discussion section]
Conclusions/Recommendation (See rubric for what this should include)
*Technical Illustration (at least one, original, belongs within in the discussion area)
[Page breaks within the body are not necessary, but headings/subheadings are helpful]
(page break)
[End of 6-10 page content calculation]
Works Cited (separate page) [or reference list if using APA]
(page break)
Appendix (at least one item and be sure to refer to it in the body of your report.) Goes after
Works Citedon a new page.
View the grading rubric to see the particular elements in each component.
ENGL225
Tot. Pts.
Possible
Week 7: Final Formal Report
100 (15%)
Gradable Items
Pts.
Possible
Cover Page (letter format)
Summary, Background, Details, Action
Four paragraphs in MS Word
Business letter format.
3
Tot. Pts.
Earned
Pts.
Earned
Comments
Summary:
Identifies the purpose and most
important features of the report
States the main conclusions
Sometimes makes a
recommendation
5
Table of Contents (TOC):
TOC lists the correct section names
and page numbers. (If you have Word
2007, and you have properly applied
Word’s paragraph “Styles,” you can
have Word create a TOC
automatically. Go to the “References”
tab and select “Table of Contents” on
the left side of the screen.)
3
Introduction (includes the
following):
PurposeExplains why the project
was carried out and the report written.
This is the thesis.
ScopeDefines the parameters of
the report, describes the ground
covered by the report, and outlines the
methods of investigations. If needed,
discusses limiting factors.
BackgroundIncludes facts readers
must know if they are to fully
understand the discussion that follows.
10
Discussion (should include the
following):
Facts
Arguments
Details
Data
Results
Organization of
the evidence must be built in one of
three ways
- Chronological Development
- Subject Development
- Concept Development
15
Conclusion and Recommendations
(Note that a conclusion is required, but
a recommendations section may or
may not be part of the report,
depending on whether the discussion
and conclusions indicate more work
needs to be done.)
Conclusion:
States the major conclusions that
can be drawn from the discussion.
Base them entirely on previously
stated information.
Does not introduce new material or
evidence to support your argument.
If you have more than one
conclusion, state the main conclusion
first and follow with the remaining
conclusions. Put them in decreasing
order of importance.
Recommendations:
Recommendation is written in strong,
definite terms to convince readers that
the course of action is valid. Use first
person and active verbs.
No new evidence or new ideas are
introduced. Relies only on previously
presented evidence in the discussion
and conclusions.
15
Technical Illustration (At least one
ORIGINAL):
simple & uncluttered
depicts one main point
positioned close to narrative
labeled with at figure or table number
and title, caption, or comments located
beneath referred to at least
once in report
15
Appendix: Contains related data not
necessary to an immediate
understanding of the discussion.
Placement is determined by which is
mentioned first, second, third, etc.
Each document is separate and is
paginated separately.
Appendices are paginated separately
from the report with the first page
labeled 1. (The first appendix is
labeled Appendix A. The next set
becomes Appendix B, and so on.)
**Called out in the body of the report to
alert reader it is present
7
InText Citations & Works Cited
page: Works Cited page contains
each source that is used in the intext
citations (parenthetical
documentation); there are intext
citations for each piece of information
in the report that is not common
knowledge. Both the References page
and the intext citations must be
correct in MLA (or APA upon approval)
content & format.
10
Writing Style and Correctness of
Expression: Report uses effective
technical writing techniques, such as
parallelism, unity, coherence, primarily
active voice, etc. (The Six Cs); There
are no grammar, punctuation, spelling,
etc. errors
10
Format: Pages of the report are
formatted and organized according to
the posted criteria.
7
TOTAL POINTS
100
The Week 8 PowerPoint Grading criteria include
Week 8 PPT PowerPoint Presentation Grading Rubric
100 points/15% of grade
Score/comments
The slides support the main points
/15
enhances the writers written report
/12
contains parallelism in writing and
formatting, /13
uses an easy-to-read font, /13
does not use slides full of sentences, /12
uses visuals.
/15
The presentation reflects a correctness of
expression/20
Total out of 100 points 15% of total grade
Scroll down to next page to see overall layout schematic:
This graphic, from the book, Technically Write offers a good visual overview of the layout of
your format report. Do put a page break between each item in the rubric. Replace the front
cover with the Cover Letter. Have a page break between your conclusions/recommendations
and Works Cited page as well.
**The Cover Letter (SINGLE SPACE and use any MS Word or professional style business letter template that you
can find) serves to explain to your readers why they are receiving the main document, such as a résumé or Formal
Report, that you are sending them. It will be placed on top of your Course Project document to introduce it to your
reader.
For a Cover Letter to be effective, the following four distinct sections should be featured:
Summary Section: Introduce yourself and your report using its Thesis Statement.
Background: In this section, briefly explain why you decided to research and write the enclosed
report. Explain the report’s relevance to your job, company, industry, city, country, or the world.
Most importantly, explain why your reader should be interested in this report.
Details: Here, re-state some of your report’s major findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Action: In this section, invite your reader to first read your report and then take appropriate
action, such as contacting you for a follow-up discussion or implementing your
recommendations.
You can have four small/short paragraphs in your cover letter to accomplish covering these
items. It is possible to have three paragraphs, but simply be sure that your letter addresses these
components.
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