week 3 case study assignment

Content and Organization  70 Percent

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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

*For a Sample Executive Summary See: Center For Writing Excellence; Tutorials & Guides; Samples; Sample Executive Summary

In 700-1000 words, students must write an Executive Summary of the case for the CEO of AcuScan. The Executive Summary should give readers the essential contents of the master document(s) in approximately two pages. It should preview the main points of your document, enabling readers to build a mental framework for organizing and understanding the detailed information you are presenting, and helping them determine the key results and recommendations reported in your document. Be sure to include the following:

1. Purpose and scope of document

2. Summary of the situation

3. Key points relating to the situation

4. Conclusions

5. Recommendations and actions to be taken, and why

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis and are organized logically.

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Readability and Style  15 Percent

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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics 15 Percent

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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

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