This document outlines the requirements for Assignment 4, which requires students to identify a problem within their workplace or field and propose a solution in a formal research-based persuasive report. The report must be between 2000-2400 words and include an executive summary, body, conclusion, references, and other appropriate sections. Students must use 5-7 published sources to support their proposed solution and discuss its implementation plan, timeline, and benefits. Sample topics are provided such as a telecommuting program, recycling initiative, or wellness program. The objective is for students to develop a detailed proposal that addresses a real issue.

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Assignment 4 (WA4): Final Report: Formal Research-Based Persuasive
Report
Due: Week Seven on Sunday, 5/1, by 11:59 pm EST
Identify a problem or issue within your workplace or an organization in your professional field.
The assignment objective is to propose a solution to the problem or issue and to present that
solution to a decision-maker, or group of decision-makers, who can implement the
recommendation.
Over the course of the term, you will develop a concrete, practical solution to the problem that
can be implemented. You will complete a formal persuasive report that incorporates research.
Reference sources will be included that explain the problem, issue and/or support the solution.
The proposal will include
a discussion of resources necessary to implement the solution
the timeline
the benefits of doing so.
Assignment Guidelines
The proposal will include the following components:
cover page
table of contents
list of illustrations
introduction in the form of an executive summary
body of the proposal
conclusion stated as a recommendation for implementation of the solution
end matter to include reference page and any other data suitable for this section of the
report
The proposal must be no fewer than 2000 words, no more than 2,400. The word count includes
only the body/conclusion components. The purpose of establishing a word count is to ensure the
topic chosen is neither too big nor too small. Also, writing within parameters is a common

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Minimum Source Requirements
1. Use five-to-seven published sources or published Internet sources, NOT Web sites. Or, get my
approval for unique reports not based primarily on published sources.
2. Quote sparingly; paraphrase and summarize frequently.
3. Do not plagiarize. Be careful to cite sources precisely, using APA Documentation Style within
your paragraphs and to avoid half-copying.
Formatting
Use APA Manuscript Style and Documentation Style
Tips
As you consider topics, bear this in mind: the problem or issue need not be enormous. Within the
scope of the assignment are issues such as these:
Crowding in your place of employment results in shared office space and limited
resources. A proposed solution could be implementation of a telecommuting program to
permit some employees in suitable occupations to work from home on a full- or part-time
basis.
Concern about your company's image and role in the community has prompted much
dialog. A possible strategy for improving the company's image and perception could be
implementation of a recycling program that supports "green thinking."
Rising health care costs are a concern nationwide. To address your company's issues, you
are proposing implementation of a wellness program. The benefits of implementing a
program like this are many, ranging from lowering our health care costs (as much as 15
percent) to boosting morale.
Communication among teachers and parents of a local school is difficult to facilitate, and
the PTA is seeking a solution to the communication issues. You could propose
establishing a Web site for PTA members to read updates, participate in discussion,
contact other members, and so on.
Increasing crime in a local, multi-zoned business/residential district has aroused much
concern among business owners and residents. The solution could be a neighborhood
watch program; decision-makers would include the local merchants and homeowners in
the area.
The objective of the project is to participate in the development of a detailed proposal that
emerges in several pieces over the course of the term, as do lengthy written projects
completed in any organizational setting.
The final formal research-based persuasive report will contain all the formal elements of a
report as outlined under "Assignment Guidelines."
ASSIGNMENT
Final Report
Grading Criteria:
% of CUMULATIVE GRADE
25%