write an executive summary

Find a technical journal for your current or planned field of work, and write an executive summary of one of the major articles in it. You may use a hard copy or an electronic format of a journal of your choice. The library is a good source for a variety of different journals. Remember to include the reference for the journal that you choose and attach a copy of the article as part of the assignment. Follow the format referenced in “An Engineer’s Guide to Technical Communication” figure 6.1, on page 81. Length: ½ to 1 page. ***Do not use the format shown in Figure 6.2 for this assignment.***

Formatting:

-          Use black text only.
-          Text size needs to be 12 point size.
-          Text needs to be single spaced.
-          Margins on the document should be 1’’ on all sides.

-          Paragraphs should have correct indentation.
-          Please spell check and proofread your work.
-          Please add page numbers to your document.

Content:

Opinion: When a question asks for your opinion, its answer is exactly that-your opinion. Feel free to use your own opinion.

Cite Examples: For this class, you may use a citation right after the answer to a question, or you may list your references at the end of the project. It is not required to have a separate reference page for this class.

Stating the Question before Answering It: While some reports require that you state the question before your answer, in this class it is not required to do this.