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Assignment 2.1: The Public Needs to Know
 
– Draft Version
 
Due Week 4 and worth 150 points 
Select one (1) of the scenarios on which to focus your informative paper. Research the topic and include credible sources to support claims. Identify your purpose clearly, incorporate audience needs, establish a desired tone, and organize information and / or claims effectively.
Your boss has asked you (a communication specialist) to write an informative paper about the  free clinic that will be opening in your local neighborhood for those without medical insurance. Describe the process and benefits of the program for the public.
The state school board chairperson has asked you (a consultant on health and wellness) to write an informative paper about the recent changes to the national breakfast and lunch program to improve nutrition and health. Describe the process and benefits of the programs for parents.
The director of a local domestic violence shelter has asked you (a board member and volunteer for the organization) to write an informative paper about your local organization’s program. Describe the process and benefits of the program for the community members.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Provide a clear thesis statement.
Describe the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.
Explain the benefits of the program.
Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Provide three (3) relevant and credible sources to support claims. 
Note:
 Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; 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, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Associate the features of audience, purpose, and text with various genres.
Recognize the elements and correct use of a thesis statement.
Recognize how to organize ideas with transitional words, phrases, and sentences.
Incorporate relevant, correctly documented sources to substantiate claims.
Apply the writing process to develop various writing genres.
Write clearly and concisely about selected topics using proper writing mechanics.
Use technology and information resources to research selected issues for this course.
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Unacceptable Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D
Fair 70-79% C
Proficient 80-89% B
Exemplary 90-100% A
ENG115-A2-1
1. Provide a clear thesis statement. Weight: 15%
 
Points Range:
0
(0%)
- 13.48
(8.99%)
Did not submit or incompletely provided a clear thesis statement.
 
Points Range:
13.5
(9%)
- 15.74
(10.49%)
Insufficiently provided a clear thesis statement.
 
Points Range:
15.75
(10.5%)
- 17.98
(11.99%)
Partially provided a clear thesis statement.
 
Points Range:
18
(12%)
- 20.24
(13.49%)
Satisfactorily provided a clear thesis statement.
 
Points Range:
20.25
(13.5%)
- 22.5
(15%)
Thoroughly provided a clear thesis statement.
ENG115-A2-2
2. Describe the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program. Weight: 15%
 
Points Range:
0
(0%)
- 13.48
(8.99%)
Did not submit or incompletely described the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.
 
Points Range:
13.5
(9%)
- 15.74
(10.49%)
Insufficiently described the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.
 
Points Range:
15.75
(10.5%)
- 17.98
(11.99%)
Partially described the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.
 
Points Range:
18
(12%)
- 20.24
(13.49%)
Satisfactorily described the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.
 
Points Range:
20.25
(13.5%)
- 22.5
(15%)
Thoroughly described the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.
ENG115-A2-3
3. Explain the benefits of the program. Weight: 15%
 
Points Range:
0
(0%)
- 13.48
(8.99%)
Did not submit or incompletely explained the benefits of the program.
 
Points Range:
13.5
(9%)
- 15.74
(10.49%)
Insufficiently explained the benefits of the program.
 
Points Range:
15.75
(10.5%)
- 17.98
(11.99%)
Partially explained the benefits of the program.
 
Points Range:
18
(12%)
- 20.24
(13.49%)
Satisfactorily explained the benefits of the program.
 
Points Range:
20.25
(13.5%)
- 22.5
(15%)
Thoroughly explained the benefits of the program.
ENG115-A2-4
4. Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Weight: 20%
 
Points Range:
0
(0%)
- 17.98
(11.99%)
Did not submit or incompletely developed a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
 
Points Range:
18
(12%)
- 20.98
(13.99%)
Insufficiently developed a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
 
Points Range:
21
(14%)
- 23.98
(15.99%)
Partially developed a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
 
Points Range:
24
(16%)
- 26.98
(17.99%)
Satisfactorily developed a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
 
Points Range:
27
(18%)
- 30
(20%)
Thoroughly developed a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
ENG115-A2-5
5. Provide 3 relevant and credible sources to support claims. Weight: 10%
 
Points Range:
0
(0%)
- 8.98
(5.99%)
No references provided
 
Points Range:
9
(6%)
- 10.48
(6.99%)
Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices.
 
Points Range:
10.5
(7%)
- 11.98
(7.99%)
Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices.
 
Points Range:
12
(8%)
- 13.48
(8.99%)
Almost meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.
 
Points Range:
13.5
(9%)
- 15
(10%)
Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices.
ENG115-A2-6
6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements Weight: 25%
 
Points Range:
0
(0%)
- 22.48
(14.99%)
More than 8 errors present
 
Points Range:
22.5
(15%)
- 26.24
(17.49%)
7-8 errors present
 
Points Range:
26.25
(17.5%)
- 29.98
(19.99%)
5-6 errors present
 
Points Range:
30
(20%)
- 33.74
(22.49%)
3-4 errors present
 
Points Range:
33.75
(22.5%)
- 37.5
(25%)
1-2 errors present
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