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Assignment 2.1: Justification Report - Part 1
Due Week 3 and worth 150 points

In Assignments 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3, you will be building up a formal, researched justification report (one part at a time) that culminates in a recommendation to implement a particular product, service, or program in your place of employment. This recommended product, service, or program should resolve a problem that you identify in your workplace and should be directed to your employer (even if you do not actually plan to share it with your employer).

Use the basic outline below to draft your paper. Organize your responses to each question under the following section headings:

· Problem Statement (for Question 1)

· Overview of Alternatives (for Question 2)

· Criteria (for Question 3)

· Methods(for Question 4)

Write a two (2) page, single-spaced report in which you:

1. Describe in detail a problem at work, persuading and convincing the reader that it needs fixing.

2. Provide a detailed description of two (2) possible solutions ("alternatives") that could be implemented to resolve the problem identified in Question 1.

3. Describe five (5) criteria that you will use to measure the worth of each alternative in Criterion 2. Note: The alternative that satisfies the most criteria to the highest degree will be the one you recommend later to your employer. Criteria are standards that the audience values and are therefore used to measure the worth of each alternative (common examples include cost, desirability, durability, efficiency, time it will take to implement, and practicality).

4. Describe in detail how you will conduct the research needed to determine the best recommended alternative to your employer.

Your assignment must:

· Be typed, single spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Support ideas or claims in body paragraphs with clear details, examples, and explanations.

· Organize ideas logically by using transitional words, phrases, and sentences.

· Usesentence variety and effective word choice in written communication.

· Apply writing process strategies to develop formal business reports and / or proposals.

· Usetechnology and information resources to research issues related to selected topics.

· Write clearly and concisely using proper writing mechanics.

ENG 315 Week 5 Assignment 2.2 Justification Report – Part 2

1. In Part 1 of your Justification Report assignment, you built up the following sections: Problem Statement, Overview of Alternatives, Criteria, and Methods.

2. In Part 2, you will revise Part 1 based on your instructor’s suggestions (You have already revised it) and add to it the following sections: Evaluation of Alternatives, Findings and Analysis, and References.

3. Use the basic outline below to draft your paper (I provided you in Part 1 - Use it from there). Organize your responses to each question under the following section headings:

• Evaluation of Alternatives (for Questions 1-3)

• Findings and Analysis (for Questions 4-5)

• References (for Question 6)

Write a two (2) pages, single-spaced report (approx 1000-1200 words) in which you:

• Research the two (2) alternatives (i.e. possible solutions) that you’ve identified in your Part 1 Evaluation of Alternatives section. Record bibliographic information during research.

1. Example: You might research other organizations that have attempted similar solutions to the problem you have identified and explore the results of those experiments.?

• Use what you discover in your research to evaluate each alternative by each of your five (5) criteria.

1. 1. Example: If your research revealed that four companies similar to yours increased productivity after allowing their workers to telework from home three days per week, you might conclude that one of your suggested alternatives – in this case, the option to telework from home three days per week – satisfies one of your criterion of "Productivity" as a high-potential solution to a problem you’ve identified (of decreased worker morale and productivity at Doe’s Electronics). However, additional research might frustrate a recommendation of this alternative if it is found to fall short of other

Assignment 3: Justification Report – Presentation
Due Week 8 and worth 150 points

Now that you have completed your report, it is time to design and present your findings. Your task is to organize and develop the three parts (introduction, body, and closing) of an effective presentation, based on your Justification Report (Assignment 2.3). Chapter 13 in our text provides overall information on presentation format, content, and delivery. Please use as a guide for this assignment.

Create an eight to ten (8-10) slide presentation in which you:

•Include a title slide, introductory slide, and a closing slide.
•For your introduction, open with an engaging introduction of the topic of your report. Include one (1) title slide and one (1) introductory slide.
•For the body of your presentation, cover the main points of your report. Create slides that reinforce and illustrate your main ideas. Follow basic design principles for effective slide content.
•For your single closing slide, finish with a memorable wrap-up statement that refocuses on the purpose of your report.
•Use PowerPoint voice-over or the notes section to present your slides.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

•Include a title slide containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The title slide is not included in the required slide length.
•Format the PowerPoint presentation with headings on each slide, and two to three (2-3) relevant graphics (photographs, graphs, clip art, etc.), ensuring that the presentation is visually appealing and readable from 18 feet away. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Slides should abbreviate the information in no more than five or six (5 or 6) bullet points each.
•Slide titles should be based on the criteria being summarized (e.g., “Four Key Attributes,” “Responses to Budget Issues,” etc.).
Assignment Checklist:

•Descriptive titles on each of the slides
•Text contains concise, precise content
•Graphics convey the idea described by the slide text
•Statements in bulleted lists have a parallel structure
•The font size is easily read from a distance
•There are no more than three (3) different font styles in the presentation
•The color and background convey a formal business tone
•Animation effects are used in moderation
•There are no misspellings or typographical errors