Q M5, Unit 4 PAT: Final Draft of APA Recommendation Report [2 hours] • Due No Due Date • Points 75 • Submitting a file upload Please submit your final draft of your APA Recommendation Report once you're sure that you have followed the example provided in Figure 9.11: figure_9_11_part_1.jpg Download figure_9_11_part_1.jpg figure_9_11_part_2.jpg Download figure_9_11_part_2.jpg You may also want to look over the PAT one more time to ensure you've met all expectations: PAT - APA Recommendation Report-1.docx Download PAT - APA Recommendation Report-1.docx Course Performance Assessment Task APA Recommendation Report Directions: Step 1: PICK ONE of the scenarios listed below to write your APA Recommendation Report using memo format (see sample on pages 270-271): • Activities and Cases, 9.7, “Recommendation Report: What Philanthropic Projects are Trending,” p. 279 NOTE: Investigate only five companies’ philanthropic projects and discuss the three best projects in order to recommend one • Activities and Cases, 9.8, “Justification/Recommendation Report: Developing a Social Media Use Policy,” p. 279-280 NOTE: This will be an individual report, not a team report. • Choose a problem that is typical in your chosen career or your current position. Define three logical alternatives (i.e., “solutions”) in order to recommend the best alternative to your supervisor using memo format. Step 2: Write your rough draft following these assignment guidelines: • Use Times New Roman, size 12-point font. • Use standard memo format. • Type two pages total length, plus an APA references page. • Use the indirect organizational pattern. • Cite three credible sources in the body of the report using correct APA format. • Include an APA formatted references page. • Apply the “Audience Oriented” and “Concise” writing skills. • Write the report in first person point of view. • Proofread for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. Plagiarized work will result in a failing grade on this assignment. Environment Classroom/Online Evaluator(s) Instructor/Peer Course Performance Assessment Task - Page 2 of 3 Sunday, September 6, 2020, 12:29 p.m. Target Course Competencies: • Establish document purpose • Apply audience analysis techniques • Employ rhetorical strategies • Generate ideas for writing • Research outside sources • Synthesize information from sources • Organize document content • Write final text from drafts • Design document format • Assess document for revision • Edit document based on conventions of standard English Scoring Rating Scale Value Description Point Value Point values assigned are determined by the quality and completion of each criteria listed in the major categories. You may receive a range of the total number of points listed on the scoring guide. Scoring Standard To demonstrate competency on this assignment you need to receive a C or above; see your course syllabus for your instructor's grading standards. Scoring Guide Criteria Ratings 1 FORMATTING GUIDELINES • Size 12 point, Times New Roman font is used • Guide words are double spaced, listed in proper order, bolded, and include a colon mark after each • The date of the report is written out • The first letter after each guide word’s colon mark is aligned with the first letter after the colon mark of the subject line • Paragraphs and headings are left-aligned (i.e., they are not indented) • Salutation, complimentary close, and signature block have been eliminated • The body of the report is single spaced between sentences, but double spaced between paragraphs • Section headings are in bold and use headline-style capitalization • Professional page headers are used on pages 2 and 3 of the report 10 points Course Performance Assessment Task - Page 3 of 3 Sunday, September 6, 2020, 12:29 p.m. 2 ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT • Introduction clearly states the report purpose, tells the methods of data collection, previews the organization of the report, and avoids revealing the recommendation (i.e., the indirect strategy was used) • The supporting paragraphs explain the significance of the problem and discusses at least three alternatives • All three alternatives are fully developed • Synthesis of research is effective • The conclusion summarizes the findings and gives a recommendation • The recommendation makes logical sense based on the information provided in the report 30 points 3 RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION • APA style is used properly to cite the sources of the information within the body of the report • Direct quotes appear exactly as written in original sources • Paraphrases and summaries are clearly in the writer’s own words and are used more than direct quotes • Plagiarism is eliminated • At least three credible sources are used in the body of the report and listed on the references page • APA reference entries follow these major APA conventions: o Hanging indents o Alphabetical order o Spacing o Author format o Capitalization format o Date format o Italics format o Punctuation o URLs adjusted to fit citation 15 points 4 WORKPLACE WRITING SKILLS • Report is written using the “Audience Oriented” writing skills • Report is written using the “Concise” writing skills 10 points 5 BASIC WRITING SKILLS • Words are spelled correctly • Run-ons, fragments, and comma splices have been eliminated • Grammar and punctuation are used correctly • First person point of view is used 10 points Rubric M5, Unit 4 PAT: APA Recommendation Report M5, Unit 4 PAT: APA Recommendation Report Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFORMATTING GUIDELINES • Size 12 point, Times New Roman font is used • Guide words are double spaced, listed in proper order, bolded, and include a colon mark after each • The date of the report is written out • The first letter after each guide word’s colon mark is aligned with the first letter after the colon mark of the subject line • Paragraphs and headings are left-aligned (i.e., they are not indented) • Salutation, complimentary close, and signature block have been eliminated • The body of the report is single spaced between sentences, but double spaced between paragraphs • Section headings are in bold and use headline-style capitalization • Professional page headers are used on pages 2 and 3 of the report 10 pts No Description 0 pts No Description 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT • Introduction clearly states the report purpose, tells the methods of data collection, previews the organization of the report, and avoids revealing the recommendation (i.e., the indirect strategy was used) • The supporting paragraphs explain the significance of the problem and discusses at least three alternatives • All three alternatives are fully developed • Synthesis of research is effective • The conclusion summarizes the findings and gives a recommendation • The recommendation makes logical sense based on the information provided in the report 30 pts No Description 0 pts No Description 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRESEARCH DOCUMENTATION • APA style is used properly to cite the sources of the information within the body of the report • Direct quotes appear exactly as written in original sources • Paraphrases and summaries are clearly in the writer’s own words and are used more than direct quotes • Plagiarism is eliminated • At least three credible sources are used in the body of the report and listed on the references page • APA reference entries follow these major APA conventions: o Hanging indents o Alphabetical order o Spacing o Author format o Capitalization format o Date format o Italics format o Punctuation o URLs adjusted to fit citation 15 pts No Description 0 pts No Description 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWORKPLACE WRITING SKILLS • Report is written using the “Audience Oriented” writing skills • Report is written using the “Concise” writing skills 10 pts No Description 0 pts No Description 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBASIC WRITING SKILLS • Words are spelled correctly • Run-ons, fragments, and comma splices have been eliminated • Grammar and punctuation are used correctly • First person point of view is used 10 pts No Description 0 pts No Description 10 pts Total Points: 75