Government Agencies and Elected Officials

Visit USA.gov and select the Government Agencies and Elected Officials tab. Choose an agency and navigate to its Web site. Then, find a recommendations report on a subject that interests you.

In what ways does the structure of the report differ from the structure described in this chapter? In other words, does the report lack some of the elements described in this chapter, or does it have additional elements? Are the elements arranged in the order in which they are described in this chapter? In what ways do the differences reflect the audience, purpose, and subject of the report?

question 2:

Using a search engine, locate three or four sample laboratory reports. Compose an e-mail (300 to 400 words) to your mentor, using Word. Compare and contrast the basic elements of these reports. Consider the following questions:

In which ways do they follow a similar format? If the reports differ in format, why do you think the authors chose to present information in the manner they did? [MO8.2]

Adapted from Technical Communication, page 534, question 1

Note: Your e-mail must be composed as a Word document and submitted as a written assignment to your mentor for grading

Question 3:

Instruction Manual and Digital Flyer

Using your summary as a guide (submitted by the end of Module 6), write a brief instruction manual (2 to 3 pages; 500 t 825 words) detailing how to use this item, or a component of this item. For example, you could write a manual about how to use e-mail on an iPhone, not how to use an iPhone (which would necessitate more than 3 pages). Then, design and create a digital flyer that could be used to promote or sell this item. Submit the instruction manual and digital flyer by the end of Module 7.

 

GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Your set of instructions should be designed for a lay user; your sentences and organization should be simple and effective. The manual should contain front matter, consisting of an introduction that includes an overview of the manual’s contents, and back matter, potentially consisting of safety regulations and/or tips on maintenance and servicing the device.

 

GUIDELINES FOR THE DIGITAL FLYER

The digital flyer should be a one-page, color flyer. The flyer should take into account the intended audience. To whom are you attempting to sell this device/software? Be sure to include at least one graphic as well as text. The flyer should not be cluttered; it should be simple and easy to understand.

Question 4:

PowerPoint and Webcam Video Presentation

Design a PowerPoint that includes at least 10 slides, including background from your summary and a how-to section relying on your instruction manual. Be sure to use design elements from your textbook. Then, create a video of yourself performing a presentation of your PowerPoint using Kaltura Capture. Your presentation should be 3 to 5 minutes long. Submit the PowerPoint and webcam video in one media presentation by the end of Module 8.

 

GUIDELINES FOR THE POWERPOINT

The PowerPoint should contain 10 to 14 slides. Each slide must be clear and concise. There should not be more than six lines per slide. Graphics should be minimal and used only as necessary.

 

GUIDELINES FOR THE WEBCAM VIDEO

Create a video of yourself delivering the PowerPoint presentation. It should be 3 to 5 minutes long. Your audience should be able to see your face and the PowerPoint presentation at the same time. Your video presentation should be organized and include an introduction, purpose, your findings with supported material, and a conclusion.