Assignment 2.1: The Public Needs to Know – Draft Version

Assignment 2.1: The Public Needs to Know – Draft Version

Assignment 2.1: The Public Needs to Know – Draft Version
Due Week 4 and worth 150 points

Select one (1) of the scenarios on which to focus your informative
paper. Research the topic and include credible sources to support
claims. Identify your purpose clearly, incorporate audience needs,
establish a desired tone, and organize information and / or claims
effectively.

Your boss has asked you (a communication specialist) to write an
informative paper about the  free clinic that will be opening in your
local neighborhood for those without medical insurance. Describe the
process and benefits of the program for the public.
The state school board chairperson has asked you (a consultant on
health and wellness) to write an informative paper about the recent
changes to the national breakfast and lunch program to improve
nutrition and health. Describe the process and benefits of the
programs for parents.
The director of a local domestic violence shelter has asked you (a
board member and volunteer for the organization) to write an
informative paper about your local organization’s program. Describe
the process and benefits of the program for the community members.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Provide a clear thesis statement.
Describe the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.
Explain the benefits of the program.
Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and
conclusion.
Provide three (3) relevant and credible sources to support claims.
Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic
resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: