BUAD 201--Information Report

L. Fraser, Ph.D.

 

Name: _______________________________________________________ Section: ____

 

Objective: Information Competency.  The information literate student, individually or as a member of a group, uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.  You will produce an information report by summarizing library sources electronically accessed and by documenting those sources using proper citation format.  

OUTCOMES OF THIS UNIT: THE INFORMATION REPORT

  Outcomes Achieved?
Content + Strategy Precise, concise purpose statement (thesis statement).  
  Strategy #1: Topic sentence (subset #1) that responds to the purpose of the report. The remaining paragraph should prove your claim (support the topic sentence) and include citations to verify your statements. Use original language.  
  Strategy #2: Topic sentence (subset #2) that responds in a new way to the purpose of the report. The remaining paragraph should prove your claim (support the topic sentence) and include citations to verify your statements. Use original language  
  Strategy #3: Topic sentence (subset #3) that responds in a new way to the purpose of the report. The remaining paragraph should prove your claim (support the topic sentence) and include citations to verify your statements. Use original language  
  Closing: Presents the logical conclusion that can be drawn from the data. Does not repeat the purpose statement.  
  References Page: Supports the citations and appears in the APA format.  Four library sources electronically accessed are required.  
Literacy Demonstrates correct grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling  
Audience Demonstrates an awareness of reader's needs and interests.  
Strategy--Format Memorandum, graphics, visual appeal, headers.  
Style __________________tone, varied sentences, smooth transitions, coherence. Easy to understand. Avoids worn-out expressions; does not copy from the samples.  
Comment What problems did you have with this assignment, and how did you resolve those problems? (Answer on the other side of this page.)  
Samples Page 325. See also pages 389-397.