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Assignment2.1:JustificationReport–Part1
DueWeek3and worth150points
InAssignments2.1,2.2,and2.3,youwillbebuildingupaformal,researchedjustificationreport(onepart atatime)thatculminatesinarecommendationto implementaparticularproduct,service,orprogramin yourplaceof employment.Thisrecommendedproduct,service,orprogramshouldresolvea problemthat you identifyinyourworkplaceandshouldbedirectedtoyouremployer(evenifyoudonotactuallyplanto shareitwithyouremployer).
Usethebasicoutlinebelowtodraftyourpaper.Organize yourresponsestoeach questionunderthe followingsectionheadings:
· ProblemStatement(forQuestion1)
· Overviewof Alternatives(forQuestion2)
· Criteria(forQuestion3)
· Methods(forQuestion4)
Writea two(2)page,single-spacedreportinwhich you:
1. Describeindetaila problematwork,persuadingandconvincingthereaderthatit needsfixing.
2. Providea detaileddescriptionoftwo(2) possiblesolutions(“alternatives”)thatcouldbe
implementedtoresolvetheproblemidentifiedinQuestion1.
3. Describefive(5)criteriathatyouwillusetomeasurethe worthofeachalternativeinCriterion2.
Note:Thealternativethatsatisfiesthemostcriteriatothehighestdegreewillbetheoneyou
recommendlatertoyouremployer.Criteriaarestandardsthattheaudiencevaluesandare thereforeusedtomeasuretheworthofeachalternative(commonexamplesincludecost, desirability,durability,efficiency,timeitwilltaketo implement,andpracticality).
4. Describeindetailhowyouwillconducttheresearchneededto determinethebest recommendedalternativetoyouremployer.
Yourassignmentmust:
· Betyped,singlespaced,usingTimesNewRomanfont(size12),withone–inchmargins onallsides;citationsandreferencesmustfollowAPAorschool-specificformat.Checkwithyourprofessorforanyadditionalinstructions.
· Includeacoverpagecontainingthetitleoftheassignment,yourname,theprofessor’sname,thecoursetitle,andthedate.Thecoverpageandthereferencepagearenotincludedin therequiredassignmentpagelength.
Thespecificcourselearningoutcomesassociatedwiththisassignmentare:
· Supportideasor claimsinbodyparagraphswithcleardetails,examples,andexplanations.
· Organizeideaslogicallybyusingtransitionalwords,phrases,andsentences.
· Usesentencevarietyandeffectivewordchoiceinwrittencommunication.
· Applywritingprocessstrategiestodevelopformalbusinessreportsand/ orproposals.
· Usetechnologyandinformationresourcestoresearchissuesrelatedtoselectedtopics.
· Writeclearlyandconciselyusingproperwritingmechanics.
Gradingforthisassignmentwillbebasedonanswerquality,logic/ organizationof thepaper,and languageand writingskills,usingthefollowingrubric.
languageand writingskills,usingthefollowingrubric.
ENG315–Assignments andRubrics
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Points:150 |
Assignment2.1:JustificationReport–Part1 |
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Criteria |
Unacceptable Below60%F |
Meets Minimum Expectations 60–69%D |
Fair 70–79%C |
Proficient 80–89%B |
Exemplary 90–100%A |
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1.Describe in detailaproblem atwork, persuadingand convincing the readerthatit needs fixing. Weight: 20% |
Did notsubmit or incompletely describedin detailaproblem atwork, persuadingand convincing the readerthatit needs fixing. |
Insufficiently describedin detailaproblem atwork, persuadingand convincing the readerthatit needs fixing. |
Partially described in detaila problem atwork, persuadingand convincing the readerthatit needs fixing. |
Satisfactorily describedin detail a problematwork, persuadingand convincing the readerthatit needs fixing. |
Thoroughly describedin detaila problemat work, persuading andconvincing thereader that it needsfixing. |
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2.Providea detailed descriptionof two (2) possible solutions (“alternatives”) thatcould be implemented to resolvethe problem identifiedin Question 1. Weight: 20% |
Did notsubmit or incompletely provided a detailed descriptionof two(2) possible solutions (“alternatives”) thatcould be implemented to resolvethe problem identifiedin Question 1. |
Insufficiently provided a detailed descriptionoftwo (2) possible solutions (“alternatives”) thatcould be implemented to resolvethe problemidentified inQuestion 1. |
Partially provideda detailed descriptionoftwo (2) possible solutions (“alternatives”) that could be implemented to resolvethe problemidentified inQuestion 1. |
Satisfactorily provided a detailed descriptionoftwo (2) possible solutions (“alternatives”) thatcould be implemented to resolvethe problemidentified inQuestion 1. |
Thoroughly provided a detailed descriptionof two(2) possible solutions (“alternatives”) thatcould be implemented to resolvethe problem identifiedin Question 1. |
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3.Describe five (5) criteriathat youwilluseto measurethe worth of each alternativein Criterion2. Weight: 15% |
Did notsubmit or incompletely describedfive (5) criteriathat youwill useto measurethe worth of each alternativein Criterion2. |
Insufficiently describedfive(5) criteriathatyou will useto measurethe worth of each alternativein Criterion2. |
Partially described five(5) criteria that youwill useto measuretheworth of eachalternative inCriterion2. |
Satisfactorily describedfive(5) criteriathatyou will useto measuretheworth of eachalternative inCriterion2. |
Thoroughly describedfive (5) criteriathat youwill useto measurethe worth of each alternativein Criterion2. |
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4.Describe in detail howyou will conductthe research needed to determinethe best recommended alternativeto your employer. Weight: 15% |
Did notsubmit or incompletely describedin detail howyou will conductthe research needed to determinethe best recommended alternativeto your employer. |
Insufficiently describedin detail howyou will conductthe researchneeded to determinethe best recommended alternativetoyour employer. |
Partially described in detailhowyou will conductthe researchneeded to determinethe best recommended alternativetoyour employer. |
Satisfactorily describedin detail howyouwill conductthe researchneeded to determinethe best recommended alternativetoyour employer. |
Thoroughly describedin detail howyou will conductthe research needed to determinethe best recommended alternativeto your employer. |
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5.Clarity,writing mechanics, and formatting requirements aremet. |
More than8 errorspresent |
7-8 errors present |
5-6 errors present |
3-4 errors present |
0-2 errors present |
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ENG315–Assignments andRubrics
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