Assignment 2.3 – Justification Report
Assignment 2.3: Justification Report – Part 3 (Final)
In Assignments 2.1 (Part 1) and 2.2 (Part 2) of the Justification Report, you built up the major parts of your formal, researched justification report (Problem Statement, Overview of Alternatives, Criteria, Methods, Evaluation of Alternatives, Findings and Analysis, and References). For Part 3 you will begin by inserting your revisions of Parts 1 and 2 based on your instructor’s suggestions. Then, you will include a few new sections. Note: Some sections presented below are out of order so pay attention to where the section should go (for instance, the Transmittal should be the second page of your report based on the provided template). It is essential that you present the final report in the correct section order.
Use the basic outline below to draft your paper. Organize your responses to each question under the following section headings:
- Preliminary Parts (for Question 1)
- Introduction (for Question 2)
- Problem Statement (for Question 2b)
- Terminology (for Question 2c)
- Major Sections of the Report (for Question 2d)
- Scope and Limitations of the Research (for Question 2e)
- Recommendation (for Question 3)
- References (for Question 4)
- Create the preliminary parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in the textbook). Each element (1a to 1d) appears on a separate page (1a should be page 1, 1b should be page 2, etc.). The preliminary part includes:
- Title Page
- Transmittal (stand-alone business letter)
- Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Create an introduction that tells what your report is about. The introduction includes:
- Begin with a general introduction paragraph that gives the reader any needed background information on the company or problem.
- Include the Problem Statement that you already created and revised in Part 1.
- Include terms that readers will need to know in order to understand the report.
- Briefly summarize the major sections and findings of the report developed in Parts 1 and 2. Note: This is in addition to including the revised sections not instead of including the revised previous sections from Parts 1 and 2.
- Discuss what your report will cover and what it will not (including limitations such as research, time, information, or any other factors the reader should consider when reading the report).
- Create the Recommendation section of the Report.
- Provide a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e., solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement.
- Create the References section, which goes at the end of the Report by pasting in your revised References page.
Note: Remember to organize the report by the section headings. The report should reflect a style and format appropriate for business; single spacing and bullet points are acceptable for formal business reports.
Your assignment must:
- Be typed, single spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
- Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Support ideas or claims in body paragraphs with clear details, examples, and explanations.
- Organize ideas logically by using transitional words, phrases, and sentences.
- Use sentence variety and effective word choice in written communication.
- Apply writing process strategies to develop formal business reports and / or proposals.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues related to selected topics.
- Write clearly and concisely using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
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Assignment 2.3: Justification Report – Part 3 (Final) |
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1a. Create the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your textbook), which includes the Title Page. |
Did not submit or incompletely created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your textbook), which includes the Title Page. |
Insufficiently created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your textbook), which includes the Title Page. |
Partially created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your textbook), which includes the Title Page. |
Satisfactorily created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your textbook), which includes the Title Page. |
Thoroughly created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your textbook), which includes the Title Page. |
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1b. Create the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Transmittal. |
Did not submit or incompletely created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Transmittal. |
Insufficiently created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Transmittal. |
Partially created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Transmittal. |
Satisfactorily created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Transmittal. |
Thoroughly created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Transmittal. |
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1c. Create the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Table of Contents. |
Did not submit or incompletely created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Table of Contents. |
Insufficiently created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Table of Contents. |
Partially created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Table of Contents. |
Satisfactorily created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Table of Contents. |
Thoroughly created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Table of Contents. |
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1d. Create the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Executive Summary. |
Did not submit or incompletely created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Executive Summary. |
Insufficiently created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Executive Summary. |
Partially created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Executive Summary. |
Satisfactorily created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Executive Summary. |
Thoroughly created the Preliminary Parts of the report that precede the Introduction (after reading Chapter 11 in your Professional Communications textbook), which includes the Executive Summary. |
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2a/b/c. Create an introduction that tells what your report is about, including the revised Problem Statement from Part 1 and terms that readers need to know to understand the report. |
Did not submit or incompletely created an introduction that tells what your report is about, including the revised Problem Statement from Part 1 and terms that readers need to know to understand the report. |
Insufficiently created an introduction that tells what your report is about, including the revised Problem Statement from Part 1 and terms that readers need to know to understand the report. |
Partially created an introduction that tells what your report is about, including the revised Problem Statement from Part 1 and terms that readers need to know to understand the report. |
Satisfactorily created an introduction that tells what your report is about, including the revised Problem Statement from Part 1 and terms that readers need to know to understand the report. |
Thoroughly created an introduction that tells what your report is about, including the revised Problem Statement from Part 1 and terms that readers need to know to understand the report. |
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2d. Create an introduction that tells what your report is about, briefly summarizing the major sections of the report developing in Parts 1 and 2. |
Did not submit or incompletely created an introduction that tells what your report is about, briefly summarizing the major sections of the report developing in Parts 1 and 2. |
Insufficiently created an introduction that tells what your report is about, briefly summarizing the major sections of the report developing in Parts 1 and 2. |
Partially created an introduction that tells what your report is about, briefly summarizing the major sections of the report developing in Parts 1 and 2. |
Satisfactorily created an introduction that tells what your report is about, briefly summarizing the major sections of the report developing in Parts 1 and 2. |
Thoroughly created an introduction that tells what your report is about, briefly summarizing the major sections of the report developing in Parts 1 and 2. |
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2e. Create an introduction that tells what your report is about discussing what your report will cover and what it will not. |
Did not submit or incompletely created an introduction that tells what your report is about discussing what your report will cover and what it will not. |
Insufficiently created an introduction that tells what your report is about discussing what your report will cover and what it will not. |
Partially created an introduction that tells what your report is about discussing what your report will cover and what it will not. |
Satisfactorily created an introduction that tells what your report is about discussing what your report will cover and what it will not. |
Thoroughly created an introduction that tells what your report is about discussing what your report will cover and what it will not. |
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3. Create the Recommendation section of the Report. Provide a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e., solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement. |
Did not submit or incompletely created the Recommendation section of the Report. Did not submit or incompletely provided a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e., solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement. |
Insufficiently created the Recommendation section of the Report. Insufficiently provided a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e., solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement. |
Partially created the Recommendation section of the Report. Partially provided a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e., solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement. |
Satisfactorily created the Recommendation section of the Report. Satisfactorily provided a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e., solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement. |
Thoroughly created the Recommendation section of the Report. Thoroughly provided a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e., solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement. |
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4. Create the References section, which goes at the end of the Report by pasting in your revised References page. |
Did not submit or incompletely created the References section, which goes at the end of the Report by pasting in your revised References page. |
Insufficiently created the References section, which goes at the end of the Report by pasting in your revised References page. |
Partially created the References section, which goes at the end of the Report by pasting in your revised References page. |
Satisfactorily created the References section, which goes at the end of the Report by pasting in your revised References page. |
Thoroughly created the References section, which goes at the end of the Report by pasting in your revised References page. |
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5. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. |
More than 8 errors present. |
7-8 errors present. |
5-6 errors present. |
3-4 errors present. |
0-2 errors present. |
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