ENGL 1

ENGL 421: Technical Writing

Student name & Id:_____________

E-Learning Final Assessment (20%)

Question 1: Choose 2 courses in your major. One of these courses must be a lab course. Write an introduction and methodology section for an empirical research report which will provide strong evidence that one of these courses can be taught as an online course. Include minimum 2 references and 2 empirical methods to collect data. (60 points)

GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria	Unsatisfactory	Poor	Satisfactory	Average	Good	Very Good
Title Page and References: Title catches reader’s attention, concisely defines the subject, the date is placed. References are given at the end.	0	2	5	7	8	10
Introduction: Includes subject, purpose, importance of the subject, background with in-text citations and accurate information.	0	4	8	10	12	15
Research: Clearly and hierarchically (step-by-step) presents methodology inlcuding the data collection methods, participants, procedure, and analyses.	0	4	8	10	12	15
Style and Design: Uses informative/plain style, uses graphics and/or tables to support the text and display data, provides consistency, ensures positive impression, makes all need-to-know information easier to find.	0	2	5	7	8	10
Language Use: Uses correct grammar, free of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage errors; uses transitions to link sentences and paragraphs.	0	2	5	7	8	10
TOTAL POINTS (out of 60) _________

Question 2: Find a chart or graph that you can analyze from the Internet. Using the four guidelines for graphics, critique the chart or graph by discussing its strengths and weaknesses. (20 points)

Note: Below, you will find the list of guidelines for graphics. For more information, check the Moodle slides as well as the course textbook p. 418-423.

List of Guidelines for Graphics:

1. Graphics should tell a simple story.

2. Graphics should reinforce the written text, not replace it.

3. Graphics should be ethical.

4. Graphics should be labeled and properly placed.

Paste your chart or graph here:

Strengths:

Write your answer here.

Weaknesses:

Write your answer here.

Question 3: Make a chart or graph using the following data set given. (20 points)

Buyers of iPad Products in 2019

High school students=15.4%

College students=48.6%

College graduates=26%

Others=10%

Put your chart here.

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