Recommendation Report: Analyzing an Executive Summary

  • Due Oct 18, 2019 at 11:59pm
  • Points 50
  • Questions 2
  • Available Oct 7, 2019 at 12am - Oct 21, 2019 at 11:59pm
  • Time Limit None
  • Allowed Attempts Unlimited

Instructions

Goals

  • Use conventions of various workplace genres, such as proposals, instructions, correspondence, reports, and slide decks, with understanding of how the genre conventions can be used as heuristics and as principles of arrangement. [CLO 4]
  • Apply principles of effective visual design for print and electronic presentation, including hierarchical, chronological, and spatial arrangements. [CLO 6]
  • Identify and apply the principles of effective style in the composing of usable, reader-centered written communications. [CLO 7]

The Task

Review the information on executive summaries in Chapter 18, “Writing Recommendation Reports,” of Markel and Selber’s Technical Communication (see pages 485–486).   After your review, complete the following activity on analyzing executive summaries.

Grading Process

When you submit your work, the points will be recorded in Canvas Grades immediately. I will review your answer. If I find that you did not put in appropriate effort or did not do the expected work, I will adjust your grade accordingly.

 


This activity was adapted from a Document Analysis Activity from Chapter 18 of Markel and Selber’s Technical Communication.

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