...Explaining the Report Format (BUSM3119 & BUSM3201 Assessment 1 Semester 1 2015) This document complements the Course Guide and Assessment Criteria for Assessment 1. Therefore, it should be read together with the Course Guide and Assessment Criteria for Assessment 1. The document tries to explain in a simple manner the format that Assessment 1 markers will be looking for in your Reports for BUSM3119 and BUSM3201 Assessment 1 in S1 2015. You are strongly encouraged to be creative in how you develop your subheadings and arguments within the body of the Report. For the Melbourne Campus: I am happy to discuss the format of the two reports with individual students via email or telephone calls. For the SIM campus students: please contact your Tutor or Lecturer to discuss issues related to this Course, including the two Assessments. This document is to aid you in developing a format which will help you to express your ideas well. I am using a shortened example (based loosely on some past marked assignments) to show possible subheadings that you may include in your Assessment 1. Note that your assessment MUST be original, with appropriate references that follows the Harvard Referencing Guide! Students are also expected to write better reports than the example provided here. Each report must address the assessment criteria in the Course Profile. I expect the structure of your reports to have: 1. Title Page 2. An Abstract or an Executive Summary 3. Table of Contents 4...
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...Memorandum Date: 8/24/2010 To: Mr. Professor Name From: Student One and Student Two Subject: Sample Informal (Memo) Report Summary The objective of this report is to demonstrate the correct informal report format, as well as give some general information about writing technical papers and reports. Most importantly, the entire report is written in third person, meaning there are no references to “I,” “we,” “us,” “you,” etc. For the purposes of demonstration, a laboratory exercise will be described in which the experimenter measured the values of various resistors. These resistors have a specified tolerance of +/-10%, and the measured data supports the manufacturer’s claim. Experimental Results Figure 1 shows how to determine the specified value for a given resistor. The most resistors use a 4-band color code, which is at the top of the chart. Figure [ 1 ]. Resistor color code chart [1]. Note the reference in the caption for Figure 1. This is the standard IEEE format for references [2], which are listed in the References section (below) in the order that they are cited. Also note that the picture was originally larger than is currently appears and was automatically pushed to the next page. In order to avoid unnecessary white space, the picture was made smaller so it would fit on the first page but not so small that it was no longer readable. Microsoft Word makes it easier to keep track of numbering (for figures, tables, equations, etc.) as well....
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...researches from different sources. These studies will be used as a guide and support to our research. Our related literature starts with the importance of writing and language, and goes on with the possible effects that might happen to these when technology is being used extensively. On the later part of the chapter are the gathered articles and case studies done by various researchers. Text Messaging Effects on Writing Texting feature in mobile phones has become a “God’s gift” for most of the people. This feature made this communication very convenient to everyone. It has become an important part of the daily lives of people, especially to the Filipinos. According to AHN Media Corp (2010), the Philippines has been tagged as the “texting capital of the world”. Many Filipinos exchange text messages with the use of their mobile phones. People have become frequent texters, and they have started sending messages in shortened ways. This problem cropped up with the innovation of this new technology, and its possible effects on the students’ language proficiency. The language proficiency of the students are important for effective communication. Language, according to McKee (1939), will successfully help people in different activities, which involve communication, various types of interaction, or even writing. Whether we are students or not, there is a need to use language appropriately. McKee goes on to say that the ability to write effectively is still important...
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...Learning Team Police Report CJA/304 WEEK 2 LEARNING TEAM ASSIGNMENT May 28, 2012 Dr. Pamela Knothe Learning Team Police Report When writing reports and documents, it is important that information is detailed and precise. Working in the criminal justice system is one field that holds the highest demand for competency and accuracy. Appearing in front of a judge and jury when prosecuting an individual suspected of a crime requires facts and perfection. Reports begin when an officer apprehends a person of interest and hands the reports to the prosecuting attorney, who will present the information before the judge and jury. This holds each division of the criminal justice system responsible for their actions if not completed correctly. An officer is responsible for providing well-written reports to his or her supervisor. It is not only a matter of making sure it is a detailed report to avoid confusing the reader but also the officer also has to double check the report for spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. “Effective communications, in contrast, is like using a map. You know there is a certain route that will take you where you want to go, but you also know that dead ends and wrong turns may delay your getting to your destination” (Wallace & Roberson, 2009, p. 2). Whenever a poorly written police report reaches the supervisor, there are several potential reactions he or she may have. One possibility is that the supervisor will return it to the officer and request...
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...Jennifer Amsler University of Phoenix COM/285 – Business Communications March 2, 2010 Paul Frise, Ph.D. Business Communication Trends Paper Most of my current communications on a daily basis [Wordiness: "on a daily basis" is not different from writing simply "daily"] are with a 3 [Write out numbers under 10] ½ year old, so I would say that business communications play a less significant role in my day-to-day activities at work than in past situations. However, before I was a stay-at-home mom [Avoid this term in academic writing unless in a quote (write out "mother")] , I worked for a large university’s school of medicine program where [If not referring to a place, use "in which"] I communicated in many ways with students, faculty, staff and [Check punctuation--insert a comma before this word if this is the last in a list of more than two--or if it begins a new clause] vendors. When we [Use "we," "us," or "our" to mean yourself and coauthors, not general humanity (or yourself and the reader)] communicate, we attempt to transmit ideas. We select words, order them into sentences and connect the sentences to build paragraphs. The way business people handle those three elements...
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...[pic] Reading Program Action Plan John Rhine Northcentral University Language Arts and Reading ED 7005 Dr. Little January 09, 2015 Abstract Reading comprehension among students in today’s society is of high importance. The ability to be college ready in reading and writing categories is a need that many students struggle with at the college level. This paper will focus on an action plan to alleviate those needs and allow for students to be better prepared for future challenges in reading and writing that await them. This paper will address deficiencies, challenges, and strategies to improve the literacy program at Anywhere ISD in Anywhere, Texas. Reading Program Action Plan A reading program plan should be determined by meeting the needs of the students it plans to serve (Ediger, 2010). In determining an action plan for meeting the students of my school there are several key factors I have to evaluate. School funding issues are prevalent in every state in America and in order for this to be effective funding issues need to be established. For the sake of argument this reading program action plan is built on the assumption that funding is not an issue but student success is of more importance. This action plan will focus on 8th grade students at Anywhere ISD in Anywhere, Texas. Based upon data, two thirds of 8th graders read below grade level (Martello, Martello, Modder man, Peterson, & Pan, 2013). Gunning (2013) suggests ten principles in implementing a successful...
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...PY1101 – Writing in Psychology APA 6th Edition “HOW TO” GUIDE In Psychology, we use the formatting guidelines as set out in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th Edition. This is a starter guide to the APA formatting guidelines. This guide is not all-inclusive, but will help get you started for your first assignment. Burton’s ‘An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in Psychology’ is the best guide to help you with APA formatting and referencing. There are other resources online and in the library also. Setting up the Format You need to consider all aspects of the format of the document. The easiest thing to do is to adjust your ‘default’ settings in Microsoft Word to the following: • Font = Times New Roman, Size 12 • This is non-negotiable • Line Spacing = double – everywhere (including the References) • Page Numbers = upper right corner • Title page should have a page number • Margins = 2.54cm (top, bottom, left & right) Headings |Level of Heading |Format | |1 |Centred, Boldface, Upper and Lowercase Heading | |2 |Flush Left, Boldface, Upper and Lowercase Heading | |3 | Indented,...
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...know many researchers who have a shameful backlog of data; some have unpublished data from the 80’ s that they “hope to publish someday”. Sure they will.’ Silva, 2007. Warning: Don’t try to do this from a cold start... Writing a journal article is like cooking a stew. You need ingredients. If you have to keep running to the shops it will slow you down. Check whether you have some or all of the following in your academic cupboard: ● ● ● Data, Ideas and/or artifacts Knowledge of at least some relevant literature Results, analyses and or theorisations Day Zero: What sort of academic are you? Academia used to be mostly about speaking Image of an early viva from William Clark “academic charisma and the origins of the research university. Now we know each other through writing “Text work is identity work” Kamler and Thomson, 2006 Where you publish matters because it positions you within your academic ‘tribe’ Ask yourself: Where do people I like to read publish? Which of these journals are the most popular? Are the editors going to be sympathetic? Will this journal make it easy to circulate my work widely? Do I agree with the ethics of this publisher? Day one: Choose your genre. Rugg and Petre (2010) claim that there are 7 types...
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...UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND / SEGi UNIVERSITY BA (HONS) BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Module: Core Business Skills Code: UGB 103 Assessment Element 1: Skills Audit and PDP Plan (Total 15 module marks) (This assignment covers the following skills learning outcomes, taken from the Module Guide: Skills:- 8 - Manage own time, including setting own goals and targets for Progress Files) Date of Submission: 12th October 2012 TASK: Draw up an initial skills assessment to rate your skills level. Your assessment should include an analysis of your current strengths and weaknesses, personal development goals, and action plan. To complete this task you are required to: 1. Complete Form A “Self Assessment of my Present University Skills”, Form B “Areas for Discussion with your tutor”, and Form C “PDP Plan”. You may proceed with this activity after personally meeting and discussing with your tutor. 2. For further information please to refer to “Guide to Finding Study Skills Support & Starting Out on your Personal Development”, available on Sunspace in the UGB103 site. FORM A (3 Marks) SELF ASSESSMENT OF MY PRESENT UNIVERSITY SKILLS |Name: | |Date: | |Rate your Skills and Abilities ...
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...Plagiarism in the Academic Environment Linda Williams Liberty University Abstract This paper discusses plagiarism in an academic environment. Intentional as well as unintentional plagiarism is rampant throughout academia. Plagiarism may be unintentional, such as an improperly cited source or an over abundance of paraphrasing, or intentional, such as presenting another’s work as one’s own. Due to the availability of works online plagiarism is a much greater problem and harder than ever to prove. Sites such as TurnItIn assist educators and students ensure work is original. The program produces an originality report after comparing the submitted work against millions of other submitted works. The penalty for plagiarism can range from a failing grade on the submitted work to expulsion from the academic institution. Liberty University has strict academic honesty policies in place. Any accusation of academic dishonesty will be thoroughly investigated. If proven the student will receive a failing grade in the course. Two failing grades for academic dishonesty will result in expulsion from the University as a violation of the Code of Conduct. Written appeals must be submitted within five business days. The Department Chair will compare all evidence from the instructor and student and make a decision as to whether the student can proceed in the course. Keywords: Plagiarism, academic dishonesty, prevention of plagiarism Plagiarism in the Academic...
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... | | |COM/285 Version 3 | | |Introduction to Business Communication | | |Group ID MEBM091AS: | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to the foundations of communication in a business setting. Students are exposed to various topics related to interpersonal and group communication within the context of applications in an office or virtual office setting. Students will develop skills in the forms of written communication, including memos, e-mails, business letters, and reports. Communication ethics and cross-cultural communications are also explored. Upon completing the course, students will have an awareness of their personal communication style and be able to identify areas for further exploration of communication as a business skill. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document...
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...variations of the style described here. You must reference all material you use from all sources and acknowledge your sources in the body of your paper each time you use a fact, a conclusion, an idea or a finding from someone’s work. This establishes the authority of your work and acknowledges the researchers and writers you have drawn upon in your paper. It is necessary to cite your sources each time you: • reproduce an author’s exact words (quote); that is, copy word for word directly from a text. Page numbers must be included in the in-text citation when quoting directly. • use your own wording (summarise or paraphrase) to explain or discuss what someone has said. Page numbers should be provided if the summarised or paraphrased material appears in specific pages or sections of a work. If you copy an entire table, chart, diagram or graph or if you take only some of the data contained in such sources, you must provide a reference. Sources such as journals, books, encyclopedias, computer programs and software, information from the internet, reports, newspapers, interviews, radio and television must be cited in the body of your paper and detailed in a reference list at the end. Information from Deakin study guides and readers must also be acknowledged. The author–date (Harvard) style consists of two elements: 1. in-text citations in the body of the paper 2. a reference list at the end of the paper giving...
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...ENG/221 Assignment: Workplace Communication Comparison Submitted by: Faten Hamad Instructor: Robert Hodges Date submitted: 10/24/2010 University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace |Technical or |Why classification was chosen | | | |expository writing| | |E-mail |Can be types of electronic|Technical writing |we can | | |communication are quick | |attach documents, Web links, graphics, and sound| | |and can almost be | |and movie | | |synchronous. | |Files for review. | |Memos |Use it as internal |Technical writing |We can attach or Enclose documents. | | |correspondence to one or | | ...
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...forceful B) detailed C) short D) audience-centred Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 39 2) An audience-centred message will consider the audience's A) viewpoint B) background C) needs D) all of the above Answer: D Diff: 1 Page Ref: 39 3) Which of the following correctly lists the three-step writing process? A) planning, writing, completing B) planning, writing, sending C) planning, writing, designing the page D) planning, writing, revising Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 40 4) The first stage of the writing process includes A) writing the introduction B) C) establish common ground with the audience D) Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 40 editing for punctuation analyze audience members 5) The second stage of the writing process includes A) gathering information that will inform, persuade, or motivate your audience B) adapting your message to the audience's needs C) revising and rewriting until the message is clear and effective D) organizing your ideas and composing the first draft Answer: D Diff: 3 Page Ref: 40 6) When do you step back to review the content and organization for overall style, structure, and readability? A) planning B) completing C) revising D) writing Answer: B Diff: 2 Page Ref: 40 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education Canada 1 7) The planning stage should take about A) 10% of the time you have to produce the message B) 50% of the time you have to produce the message C) 70% of the time you have to produce the message D) 30% of the time you have to produce the message Answer:...
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...ENG/221 Assignment: Workplace Communication Comparison Submitted by: Faten Hamad Instructor: Robert Hodges Date submitted: 10/24/2010 University of Phoenix Material Workplace Communication Comparison Complete the following matrix. For each communication method, list its purpose in the workplace, whether it is a technical or expository form of written communication, and why you classified it as such. |Written communication method |Purpose in the workplace |Technical or |Why classification was chosen | | | |expository writing| | |E-mail |Can be types of electronic|Technical writing |we can | | |communication are quick | |attach documents, Web links, graphics, and sound| | |and can almost be | |and movie | | |synchronous. | |Files for review. | |Memos |Use it as internal |Technical writing |We can attach or Enclose documents. | | |correspondence to one or | | ...
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