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Business Writing Fall 202 4 CSR REPORT DUE : FRIDAY , OCTOBER 11 AT 11:59 PM 75 POINTS Your Task Your company is starting a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative and your manager has asked you to help select a non profit partner . Write a report about 2 non profits to consider for the new CSR initiative. You may choose local, national, or international organizations. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Corporate social responsibility (CSR) describe s a company’s efforts to improve society . This can include donating money to nonprofits , implementing environmentally friendly policies in the workplace , and providing employees time to volunteer . Companies frequently highlight their CSR initiatives (for example: EY and CBIZ ). Research Requirement Gather information from 6 sources (3 sources about each non profit ). All sources used in the report must be on the list below; access the sources in the Library Research Guide, Nonprofits tab. Organization Website (required for both nonprofits) Great Nonprofits Charity Navigator (required for 1, can use for both) Guidestar Give.org Nonprofit Explorer: ProPublica Your report must include quantitative and qualit ative information about each non profit : • Financial information (where does the money come from and how is it spent) • Testimonials from volunteers or people who benefi t from the organization • Programs/services provided and outcomes (number helped , benefits ) • Information from Charity Navigator (or another source providing ratings/reviews) Citing Your Sources In the text of the document, all 6 sources must be cited using the Citation Guidelines provided on Canvas . Failure to properly cite your sources is plagiarism and will result in a zero for the assignment. Include all sources on the reference list with links to the evidence used. Avoid Direct Quotes : Paraphrase the information in your own words. Use direct quotes only to provide a quote from a participant or member of the organization (testimonial) . Visual Element s Use 2 visual element s (chart, graph, table) in the text of the report . Cite each visual and refer to it in the text of the report. Grading Criteria : Review the CSR Report Rubric on Canvas . CSR Report Format Guidelines Use Times New Roman 12 -point font, single -spaced text, and 1 -inch margins. All paragraphs should be left aligned (no indent) with a space between paragraphs. CSR Options: Organization 1 & Organization 2 Prepared by Your Name Date Your introduction paragraph (4 -7 sentences) should not have a heading. Introduce each organization (1-2 sentences each). State your recommendation for the organization to select and use evidence to explain your reasoning (2 -3 sentences). Use quantitative evidence in the introduction (cite 2-3 sources ). Organization Name 1 Strength 1 Write your own subheadings, do not use Strength 1 as a subheading. Each subheading should be 3-9 words and clearly explain a strength of the organization. Write 1 paragraph (4 -7 sentences) under each subheading. Use evidence from 2 -3 sources in each paragraph. Strength 2 Organization Name 2 Strength 1 Strength 2 Reference List Include the reference list in the same document as the report. Start the reference list on a new page; use the format explained on the Citation Guidelines .