Phyllis Young 3

Comments:

ENGL216 Week 5 Course Project

Final Report

Points possible

Points Earned/

Additional Comments

Cover/title Page:

All required information, as described on page 313 in the text, is included.

3

Transmittal Letter:

- It includes the major point from the document.

- It acknowledges any help received (if applicable).

- It follows proper letter conventions.

3

Table of Contents and List of Illustrations:

Lists the correct section names and illustrations page numbers.

5

Executive Summary:

- Summary is one page or less.

- Technical jargon is avoided.

- Major points, conclusion, and recommendation are included.

- Main document is not referred to.

- Paragraph format is used.

5

Introduction Section:

Purpose (It explains why the project was carried out and the report was written.)

Description/background (It briefly describes the project and includes facts readers must know to fully understand the discussion that follows.)

Scope (Defines the parameters of the report, describes the ground covered by the report, and outlines the methods of investigations. If needed, discusses limiting factors.)

8

Discussion Section:

- Appropriate amount of information is provided (at least three main points are used).

- Detail is thorough.

- Organization of facts or arguments used is logical.

21

Conclusion Section:

- It states the major inferences that can be drawn from the discussion.

- It is based entirely on previously stated information.

- It does not introduce new material or evidence to support your argument.

5

Recommendations Section:

- It indicates your chosen solution based on the information presented in the discussion and conclusion.

- It is written in strong, definite terms to convince readers that the course of action is valid. No new evidence or ideas are introduced.

5

Technical Illustration:

- Simple and uncluttered

- Effectively depicts one main point

- Positioned close to narrative

- Labeled with a figure or table number and title, caption, or comments located beneath

- Referred to at least once in report

10

References and In-Text Citations:

- References page contains each source used in the in-text citations (parenthetical documentation).

- There are in-text citations for each piece of information in the outline that is not common knowledge.

- Every reference listed is cited in text, demonstrating how the source was used.

- References page and in-text citations are formatted in APA.

10

Format/organization:

Report is organized as described in Chapter 10 (use sample report beginning on page 334 as a model).

The correct use of formatting elements is included.

- Effective use of headings and subheadings throughout

- Single spacing (or 1.15) and double spacing between sections and/or paragraphs

- 11- or 12-point font size for main body of writing

- Arial, Calibri, Cambria, or Times Roman font type

- Paragraphs of approximately five to seven sentences for most

- Standard 1” margins

- Ragged right justification

15

Writing Style and Mechanics: The tone is appropriate for the audience and the purpose. Sentences are complete, clear, concise, well constructed, and varied. Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed.

10

Total

100

Points Earned /100