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PART 1
Complete a comparison and contrast chart about informative and persuasive report types and explain when to use each type.
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Introduction
This assessment will help you practice business and technical writing skills in your academic and professional areas and in your chosen career. You will compare and contrast the informative and persuasive report types, explain when these reports are used, and provide supporting examples. As you complete this first assessment, you will explore informative and persuasive forms of writing and learn foundational concepts of research, which you will apply throughout the rest of the assessments in this course.
Preparation
Review the Writing Center's Q: What Is the Difference Between Informative and Persuasive Writing?
Instructions
For this assessment, write a report that addresses the points below. Use the Comparison and Contrast of Report Types Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment. Support your writing with research from the Capella library or credible online resources.
- Step 1: Compare and contrast informative and persuasive reports.
- Provide details and examples to show the similarities and differences between the two report types.
- Step 2: Explain the purpose, audience, tone, formatting, and style of informative and persuasive reports.
- Provide examples of when to use an informative report and when to use a persuasive report.
Additional Requirements
Save your report in an accessible format and submit it. Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- References: Any references used should be clearly cited and credited. In the template, there is a section for you to add your references. You may use current APA formatting and style.
- Length: No other information is required on this page.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 2: Define the appropriate audience and purpose for specific deliverables.
- Compare and contrast informative and persuasive reports.
- Explain the purpose, audience, tone, formatting, and style of informative and persuasive reports.
- Competency 5: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Create an outline for an informative report that includes an introduction, descriptions of risks and benefits, a conclusion, and references to sources that will be used in the report.Collapse All
Introduction
For this assessment, you will create an outline in preparation for Assessment 3, the informative report of a selected innovation. As you've learned in the readings about planning a writing project, whether in school or at the workplace, pulling together an outline is key to creating a strong, final writing deliverable. A solid outline will help you to focus your information on pertinent facts that directly align with what you want your readers to do, think, or act. Your outline is also a way to integrate time management into your writing assessments. Sometimes, we forget about the amount of time needed to research that is necessary for us to see the big picture and to analyze the information to understand what it means to individuals, organizations, or communities. And keep in mind that an outline is an artifact that you can use to get early feedback from peers, colleagues, managers, and in this case, your faculty, so that you can use the feedback to improve and strengthen your writing. You will find that a good outline helps make the research, drafting, and writing process efficient, so don't underestimate the power of a good outline.Note: Complete Assessment 2 before moving on to Assessment 3.Preparation
For this and the rest of the assessments in this course, consider this scenario:Your workplace has experienced significant change recently, and your department is expected to respond to change with innovation. Your direct leader has asked you to determine one specific innovation for your department; you will be responsible for the implementation of this innovation.Your direct leader has also asked you to first create an informative report in which you present the benefits and risks around your suggested innovation. Once they approve or provide feedback on this, they would like you to create a recommendation report for your immediate manager. Finally, you will need to create a pitch email to communicate the final changes to your entire department.
For these assessments, you should consider an innovation in a workplace within your discipline. You can consider your current job or a job you aspire to in the future.One of the prewriting strategies is outlining; a good outline will help focus your main points and help you to see how they connect to create the premise of your paper.- Review the Outline and the Stages of Writing [PDF] from the Capella Writing Center to help you with your outline.
- Use the Outline for Informative Report Template [DOCX] to complete the assessment. The template will help guide your thoughts and clearly show how to structure your outline.
- Remember to use the General Education Information Research Skills Library Guide to help your research.
Instructions
Your outline should address the points below and be supported with scholarly references and other credible resources.- Step 1: Develop an introduction about the selected innovation.
- Provide a brief description of the innovation.
- Explain why this innovation is important and what it means for individuals, companies, communities, et cetera.
- Describe the call to action that you want from your audience.
- Include a transition to the body of the report.
- Step 2: Describe three risks.
- Your informative report will include three risks. You will select one risk and explain it in detail.
- Step 3: Describe three benefits.
- Your report will also include three benefits. You will select one benefit and explain it in detail.
- Step 4: Develop a conclusion that is succinct and reminds the audience about the importance of the innovation, the call to action, and the risks and benefits.
- Craft a succinct conclusion that reminds the audience why this innovation is important, how they should respond, and the risks and benefits of this innovation.
- Step 5: Provide a citation page.
- In business and professional writing, APA format and style are not required but for the purpose of the course assessments, you may follow current APA style.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should meet the following requirements:- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Formatting: Use the Outline for Informative Report Template [DOCX]. Include three risks and three benefits on the template.
- Citations: As you complete research, it is important to cite your sources so that you can provide the original author with credit for their work. There are different citation formats. As you move forward, you will use APA in your coursework. You do not need to use APA formatting in this course, but it is important to learn the intent of it so you have the necessary foundation. For this assessment:
- Provide the author's last name and the year of the publication in your outline. If there is a direct quote, use quotation marks and provide the page number, too.
- Provide a separate reference page that includes a list of the research you used for the assessment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:- Competency 1: Apply the stages of writing to produce effective professional communication.
- Develop an introduction about the innovation.
- Develop a conclusion that is succinct and reminds the audience about the importance of the innovation, the call to action, and the risks and benefits.
- Provide a citation page.
- Competency 3: Develop business and technical writing documents that convey essential information.
- Describe three risks.
- Describe three benefits.
- Competency 5: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Research the risks and benefits of your selected innovation and then select one risk and one benefit on which to focus. Your audience for this assessment is your faculty.Collapse All
Introduction
For this assessment, you will create an informative report. The purpose of informative writing is to convey information. Informative writing is unbiased, and the goal is to present concepts and research objectively. You do not take a position in an informative report; only offer the facts and data.Preparation
To get ready for this assessment, use the Capella library and online resources to identify risks and benefits of the innovation you selected in Assessment 2. Then, locate at least two references you can use to support the information you will be presenting in your informative report. The General Education Information Research Skills Library Guide would be helpful for this research.Instructions
For this assessment, write a 3–4 page informative report in which you complete the following. Use the Informative Report Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment.- Step 1: Summarize the goal of the report.
- Include a brief description of the innovation being recommended.
- Describe the beliefs or actions the reader should consider as a result of reading your informative report.
- Establish any decisions that you want the reader to consider. Explain how your report will help the reader to make a decision.
- Step 2: Discuss the risks and benefits of the innovation.
- Provide brief descriptions of 3–4 benefits and 3–4 risks associated with the identified innovation.
- Support your information with a minimum of two references.
- Step 3: Explain one risk in detail.
- Include details and references that support the risk.
- Step 4: Explain one benefit in detail.
- Include details and references that support the benefit.
- Step 5: Provide a citation page.
- The intent of this page is to provide credit to the original author.
- You are not expected to formally use APA or another citation method.
Additional Requirements
Save your informative report in an accessible format and submit it. Your report should also meet the following requirements:- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Formatting: The informative report is organized and formatted in a way that enhances comprehension and keeps the reader interested. Use the Informative Report Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment.
- References: Include a minimum of two references that are clearly cited and credited on a citation page.
- Citations: As you complete research, it is important to cite your sources so that you can provide the original author with credit for their work. There are different citation formats. As you move forward, you will use APA in your coursework. You do not need to use APA formatting in this course, but it is important to learn the intent of it so you have the necessary foundation. For this assessment:
- Provide the author's last name and the year of the publication in the body of the report. If there is a direct quote, use quotation marks and provide the page number, too.
- Provide a separate reference page that includes a list of the research you used for the assessment.
- Length: 3–4 pages of text, in addition to the cover sheet and citation pages.
- The cover sheet should include your name, the course number, assessment title, and date. No other information is required on this page.
- On the citation page, you are not expected to formally use APA or another citation method; the goal is to provide credit to the original author.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:- Competency 3: Develop business and technical writing documents that convey essential information.
- Discuss the risks and benefits of the innovation.
- Explain one risk in detail.
- Explain one benefit in detail.
- Competency 4: Design and format documents to convey clear intent and concise information.
- Summarize the goal of the report.
- Competency 5: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Provide a citation page.
- Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Create an outline for the recommendation report that includes an introduction, descriptions of criteria that align with risks and benefits, a conclusion, and references to sources that will be used in the report.Collapse All
Introduction
In technical writing, a recommendation report is a form of persuasive writing that provides a solution to a problem. The problem can be a true problem, or it can be an opportunity for change or improve a current process. Of course, most problems have more than one solution. This means that part of recommendation writing is helping the audience make the best choice. In this assessment, you will complete an outline for a recommendation report in preparation for Assessment 5. This outline provides an opportunity to get early feedback from your faculty on the direction of your report. In a workplace setting, you can use an outline to review your ideas with your manager, colleagues, and other team members.Note: Complete this assessment before moving on to Assessment 5.Preparation
Review the Outline for Recommendation Report Template [DOCX] to help guide your thoughts and how to structure your outline. Remember to use the General Education Information Research Skills Library Guide to help your research.Instructions
Your outline should address the points below and be supported with scholarly references and other credible resources.- Step 1: Develop an introduction.
- Identify the purpose and audience.
- Discuss any resistance you anticipate from your audience about the recommendations.
- Explain the outcomes you're looking for after the report is delivered.
- Include a transition to the body of the report.
- Step 2: Describe 3–4 criteria that align with the risks and benefits.
- Explain how each criterion helps you to analyze the risks and benefits against the recommendation.
- Rank the criteria in order of importance.
- Explain how you selected the rankings.
- Provide a recommendation based on the criteria.
- Step 3: Develop a conclusion.
- Craft a succinct conclusion that recaps the recommendations, reiterate the risk-benefit analysis, and the anticipated outcomes.
- Step 4: List references used and cited in the outline.
- In business and professional writing, APA format and style are not required but for the purpose of the course assessments, you may follow current APA style.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Formatting: You may use the Outline for Recommendation Report Template [DOCX] if desired. If you choose to use your own outline style, keep in mind that your outline needs to contain the sections or content listed in the instructions above.
- Citations: As you complete research, it is important to cite your sources so that you can provide the original author with credit for their work. There are different citation formats. As you move forward, you will use APA in your coursework. You do not need to use APA formatting in this course, but it is important to learn the intent of it so you have the necessary foundation. For this assessment:
- Provide the author's last name and the year of the publication in the body of the report. If there is a direct quote, use quotation marks and provide the page number, too.
- Provide a separate reference page that includes a list of the research you used for the assessment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:- Competency 1: Apply the stages of writing to produce effective professional communication.
- Develop an introduction.
- Develop a conclusion.
- Provide a citation page.
- Competency 3: Develop business and technical writing documents that convey essential information.
- Describe 3–4 criteria that align with the risks and benefits.
- Competency 5: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Write a 3-4 page recommendation report based on the benefits and risks highlighted in the informative report from Assessment 3.Collapse All
Introduction
The goal of writing a recommendation report is to provide a solution to a problem or challenge in the workplace. In this situation, the problem or challenge is the need for innovation; the solution is determined by you.You can choose whether the benefits outweigh the risks or vice versa. If you choose the benefits, your recommendation report should focus on the recommendation of the innovation. If the risks outweigh the benefits, your recommendation report should focus on not implementing the innovation at this time and suggesting an alternative.Recommendation reports are a form of persuasive writing. Preparing for this assessment, you'll discover how you can use your communication skill to summon the passion and power of your words to persuade others to believe your point of view.Preparation
Review the innovation risks and benefits you defined in the informational report. Identify possible innovation recommendations based on the risks and benefits. Use the Capella library and online resources to help you determine criteria you can use to help clarify and define the scope of your final recommendation. Identify a minimum of two references that support your conclusions. The General Education Information Research Skills Library Guide is helpful for this research.To write a detailed recommendation, you will need to consider 2–3 criteria that are influencing your recommendation. Common criteria include cost, safety, or efficiency, but you can choose any criteria that best support your recommendation.Instructions
For this assessment, write a 3–4 page recommendation report in which you complete the following. Use the Recommendation Report Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment. The template is structured in the order that is typical of these kinds of reports, but it is not necessarily the order in which you would complete the work.- Step 1: Create an introduction that clarifies purpose and audience.
- Identify the audience for which you are targeting your report.
- Discuss any resistance you anticipate from your audience about the recommendation.
- Explain the outcomes you're looking for after the report is delivered.
- Step 2: Select criteria to determine the scope of the recommendation.
- Select 3–4 criteria to help you analyze the risks and benefits against the possible recommendations.
- Rank the criteria in order of importance.
- Explain why each criterion was chosen and ranked as selected.
- Step 3: Analyze each criterion.
- Provide a brief and concise analysis.
- Provide an analysis that clearly shows how each criterion supports your final recommendation.
- Step 4: Provide a recommendation based on the criteria and risk-benefit analysis.
Additional Requirements
Save your recommendation report in an accessible format and submit it. Your report should also meet the following requirements:- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Formatting: The recommendation report is organized and formatted in a way that enhances comprehension and keeps the reader interested. Use the Recommendation Report Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment.
- References: Include a minimum of two references that are clearly cited and credited on a citation page.
- Length: 3–4 pages of text, in addition to the cover sheet and citation page. The cover sheet should include your name, the course number, assessment title, and date.
- Citations: As you complete research, it is important to cite your sources so that you can provide the original author with credit for their work. There are different citation formats. As you move forward, you will use APA in your coursework. You do not need to use APA formatting in this course, but it is important to learn the intent of it so you have the necessary foundation. For this assessment:
- Provide the author's last name and the year of the publication in the body of the report. If there is a direct quote, use quotation marks and provide the page number, too.
- Provide a separate reference page that includes a list of the research you used for the assessment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:- Competency 2: Define the appropriate audience and purpose for specific deliverables.
- Create an introduction that clarifies purpose and audience.
- Competency 3: Develop business and technical writing documents that convey essential information.
- Select criteria to explain the scope of the recommendation.
- Analyze each criterion.
- Provide recommendation based on risk-benefit analysis.
- Competency 5: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Describe and clarify the purpose, tone, formatting, and audience of an email, and then create a 1-2 paragraph email regarding your recommendations for your innovation.Collapse All
Introduction
For this assessment, you will again use all four learning outcomes introduced in the course to write an email to your department. These learning outcomes you have used thus far and will be needed to complete this assessment include problem solving, innovative thinking, information and digital literacy, and communications. The email you will provide to your department summarizes the final decision regarding your suggested innovation. An email is a form of correspondence that should be concise and contain only pertinent information. Your audience for this assessment is your department. While there were many conversations to reach this decision, this audience just needs a high-level overview of the final decision. The tone of your email should be positive and apply the concept of goodwill: "Goodwill is the value of doing things that create mutual admiration and respect" (Smith-Worthington & Jefferson, 2019, p. 123).There are two parts to this assessment:- Part 1: Email Purpose. In Part 1, you will explain how these elements look and feel when they are included in an email:
- What is the tone and formatting of an email?
- For what type of audiences are emails appropriate?
- What kind of planning would you do when crafting an email?
- How do you address the audience in an email?
- What is the proper length of an email?
- Part 2: Email Recommendation. In Part 2, you will create an email that you could send to the department to summarize the final decision regarding your suggested innovation.
Reference
Smith-Worthington, D., & Jefferson, S. (2019). Technical writing for success (4th ed.). Cengage.Preparation
Review this to help you complete Part 1: Email Purpose.- Smith-Worthington, D., & Jefferson, S. (2019). Technical writing for success (4th ed.). Cengage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
- Chapter 5, "Correspondence," pages 118–153.
- Developing and Deepening Your Writing Practice—Prewriting, Drafting, Peer Review, Revising, and Proofreading.
- These resources may be even more important as you work to effectively get your message across while working within the constraints of an email.
Instructions
Use Email Correspondence Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment. Incorporate readings, library research, and credible online resources to support your writing.Follow these steps to complete Part 1 and Part 2.Part 1: Email Purpose
Complete the following:- Step 1: Describe the intention, purpose, tone, and formatting of an email.
- Step 2: Describe the audience of an email.
Part 2: Email Recommendation
Complete the following:- Step 3: Summarize the final decision about the innovation.
- Step 4: Provide a brief overview of the risks and benefits assessed.
- Step 5: Provide a brief overview of the criteria that supported the decision making.
- Step 6: Explain why the decision is the best decision for the department.
Additional Requirements
Save your email in an accessible format and submit it. Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:- Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Formatting: Part 1 is formatted as a professional document. Part 2 (the actual email) is organized and formatted in a way that enhances comprehension and keeps the reader interested.
- References: Any references used should be clearly cited and credited on a citation page. Add your references to the Reference page.
- Length:
- Part 1: One page.
- Part 2: 1–2 paragraphs.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:- Competency 3: Develop business and technical writing documents that convey essential information.
- Explain why the decision is the best decision for the department.
- Competency 4: Design and format documents to convey clear intent and concise information.
- Summarize the final decision about the innovation.
- Provide a brief overview of risks and benefits assessed.
- Provide a brief overview of the criteria that supported the decision making.
- Competency 5: Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Produce text with minimal grammar, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Part 1: Email Purpose. In Part 1, you will explain how these elements look and feel when they are included in an email:
- Step 1: Create an introduction that clarifies purpose and audience.
- Step 1: Develop an introduction.
- Step 1: Summarize the goal of the report.