ENG 316

 Assignment #1: "Code of Conduct Memo - Draft" (Done by somebody else, check assignment 3)

You are a manager at a call center. The company frowns upon phone calls and texting during work hours. You have looked the other way a few times, but it has started to get out of hand. You need to write a memo reminding everyone that private phone and text message use on company time is viewed as a violation of the company’s code of ethics. Write a 1-page memo in which you address the situation, emphasizing the violation of the company’s code of conduct. In your document, you should:

1.       Ensure the memo is clear and brief.

2.       Choose language to match the purpose and tone for the situation and audience.

3.       Format the memo accurately and according to the details in the textbook.

4.       Create an effective opening that establishes goodwill without obscuring the message.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double 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, the student’s 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:Illustrate the relationship between how audience characteristics match the context of technical writing.

·         Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.

·         Employ correct Edited Standard Written English (ESWE).

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

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Assignment 2: "Creating an FAQ for a Website"Review the Strayer University Website to find an opportunity to write a FAQ that does not exist but would be useful to an intended audience. You will format the document as if it would be going on the Website, but you will write the document in Microsoft Word or equivalent word processing software. Write a one to two (1-2) page FAQ sheet for the intended audience and purpose. On a separate page within the same document, write a paragraph that identifies the intended audience and purpose of the FAQ sheet you have created. (Submit one document in total with both components included.) Your assignment cannot be graded without this analysis. In your document, you should:

1.       Match the intended audience and purpose for situation and tone.

2.       Format FAQ Web page(s) accurately and according to the details in the textbook.

3.       Ensure that content is measured, concise, and applicable.

4.       Craft a document that is easy to read.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; 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, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Illustrate the relationship between how audience characteristics match the context of technical writing.

·         Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.

·         Use syntax, tone, and word choice appropriate to technical communications.

·         Employ correct Edited Standard Written English (ESWE).

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Rubric

Assignment 3: "Code of Conduct Memo – Revision"You are a manager at a call center. The company frowns upon phone calls and texting during work hours. You have looked the other way a few times, but it has started to get out of hand. You need to write a memo reminding everyone that private phone and text message use on company time is viewed as a violation of the company’s code of ethics. Rewrite your earlier Code of Conduct  (Assignment 1) utilizing the professor’s feedback on organization, format, tone, and editorial issues. Review the example memo in the textbook before submission. In your document, you should:

1.       Ensure the memo is clear and brief.

2.       Choose language to match the purpose and tone for the situation and audience.

3.       Format the memo accurately and according to the details in the textbook.

4.       Create an effective opening that establishes goodwill without obscuring the message.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double 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, the student’s 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:

·         Illustrate the relationship between how audience characteristics match the context of technical writing.

·         Revise draft documents to improve audience comprehension.

·         Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.

·         Employ correct Edited Standard Written English (ESWE).

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Rubric

Assignment 4: "Informative Report – Draft"Choose a familiar household appliance (e.g., vacuum, toaster, hair dryer). Write a one to two (1-2) page mechanism description (written in your own words) telling an audience of fifth graders in a science class how the appliance works. The document must include: 

a. Headings

b. At least one graphic

c. A logical spatial order

In your document, you should: 

1.       Ensure the document is clear and brief.

2.       Exercise logic in your design, including placement of headers and graphics.

3.       Use appropriate language for the audience and purpose.

4.       Follow the steps identified in the textbook.

5.       Cite source(s), including any graphics.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; 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, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.

·         Design effective graphics for visual presentations.

·         Use syntax, tone, and word choice appropriate to technical communications.

·         Prepare reports, project requirements, and other various technical writing genres.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Rubric

Assignment 5: "Sample Instructions – Draft"Pick a favorite snack food that requires you to take at least eight steps to prepare.Write one to two (1-2) pages of instructions on how to fix the snack you picked. Imagine your audience is third grade Girl Scouts who have little or no experience in a kitchen. Along with your instructions (in the same document), write a 1-page explanation of the steps you took to create the document and the rationale for your approach. In your document, you should: 

1.       Write instructions and explanations clearly and briefly.

2.       Use appropriate tone and language for the intended purpose and audience.

3.       Organize the instructions and the document.

4.       Provide an explanation and rationale of the approach.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double 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, the student’s 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:

·         Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.

·         Design effective graphics for visual presentations.

·         Use syntax, tone, and word choice appropriate to technical communications.

·         Prepare reports, project requirements, and other various technical writing genres.

·         Organize ideas logically.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Rubric

Assignment 6: "Information Report – Revision"Choose a household appliance in which you have some familiarity (e.g. vacuum, toaster, hair dryer). Rewrite your earlier mechanism report (Assignment 4), making the necessary adjustments for format and content. If necessary, tighten up (condense) or expand on the appliance information. Review the clarity and brevity of content and correct editorial issues. Read the mechanism report example in the textbook if you have not done so already. The document must include: 

a. Headings

b. Graphics

c. A logical spatial order

d. A citation of any graphic(s) if taken from a source

In your document, you should: 

1.       Ensure the document is clear and brief.

2.       Exercise logic in design, including placement of headers and graphics.

3.       Use appropriate language for the audience and purpose.

4.       Follow the steps identified in the textbook.

5.       Cite source(s), including any graphics.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; 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, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Revise draft documents to improve audience comprehension.

·         Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.

·         Design effective graphics for visual presentations.

·         Use syntax, tone, and word choice appropriate to technical communications.

·         Prepare reports, project requirements, and other various technical writing genres

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Rubric

Assignment 7: "Sample Instructions – Final"Pick a favorite snack food that requires you to take at least eight steps to prepare. Rewrite your earlier sample instructions draft (Assignment 5) to incorporate feedback from your professor on the simplicity, tone, clarity, and format of the submission. Review the instructions example in the textbook if you have not done so already. Imagine your audience is third grade Girl Scouts who have little or no experience in a kitchen. Along with your instructions, write a 1 page explanation of the steps you took to create the document and rationale for your approach. In your document, you should: 

1.       Write instructions and explanations clearly and briefly.

2.       Use appropriate tone and language for the intended purpose and audience.

3.       Organize the instructions and the document.

4.       Provide an explanation and rationale of the approach.

 Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double 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, the student’s 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:

·         Revise draft documents to improve audience comprehension.

·         Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.

·         Design effective graphics for visual presentations.

·         Use syntax, tone, and word choice appropriate to technical communications.

·         Prepare reports, project requirements, and other various technical writing genres.

·         Organize ideas logically.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Rubric

Assignment 8: "Proposal Critique"In this assignment you will be rewriting and critiquing the proposal provided. There are at least six improvements to be made in the document. Your job is to identify the six improvements and then, using track changes, rewrite or fix the error. Also, using the comments tool, give a brief explanation to why it is wrong and why you fixed it the way you did. Note: If your word processing program does not have track changes, you will need to insert comments in brackets using red font at the improvement location.In your document, you should:

1.       Identify at least six proposal weaknesses using track changes.

2.       Include a critique paragraph of at least 150 words at the end of the document.

3.       Discuss improvements for each of the weaknesses in your critique.

4.       Ensure both the comments and critique are concise and error-free.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; 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, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Outline the strengths and opportunities for improvement of all communications.

·         Revise draft documents to improve audience comprehension.

·         Employ correct Edited Standard Written English (ESWE).

·         Prepare proposals for technical products and/or services.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.

·         Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Rubric

I need assignment  2 by 01/31/2017,

assignment 3 and 4 by 02/06/2017.

Assignment 5 will be required by 2/10/17,

assignment 6 will be required by 2/17/17, assignment 7 by 2/24 and

assignment 8 by 03/03/17.