I don’t care what topic you choose or what side of issue you choose to report on. It just has to be a factual report and unbiased/unopinionated
INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, you will compose a report that explains a public issue. Keep in mind that reports provide information that addresses a particular audiences needs, interests, or concerns. Reports provide an objective account of the facts and arguments surrounding the issue and contextualizes the information to help the reader understand the topic. You need to perform research to complete the report and integrate information from credible sources into your writing.
FORMAT:
The report should have a detailed and specific title that reflects the papers topic.
The report should be about 1,000-1,500 words (about 4-6 pages, double-spaced.
The report needs a works cited page with at least three sources. (Remember to use MLA citation methods.)
The report should include at least one image, chart, or graph that visually represents an element of the issue.
The report also needs to employ headings and subheadings that effectively represent the hierarchy of the report and clearly indicate the overall meaning or purpose of each section of the report.
ASSESSMENT:
Does the report present information about the issue?
Frames the issue with a specific and detailed title
Provides compelling and relevant facts supported by citation
Puts the facts in context of different arguments, representing different perspectives on those facts
Uses an objective stance and tone to convey details
Does the report help readers better understand the public issue?
Appeals to the readers interests and concerns
Addresses possible assumptions or misunderstandings about the issue
Does the report use the MLA citation system correctly?
Includes in-text citations throughout the paper
Concludes with a Works Cited page
How does the reports design aid the readers understanding?
Includes charts or graphs that present information
Uses headings and sub-headings effectively
