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. | |