Writing assignment
Writing assignment #6 will be a research-based report that addresses a problem or issuewithin an organization. For this assignment, you will write a report of 2000-3000 words on aproblem or issue within your workplace or community.You will identify a problem or issue within your organization. This may be a current place ofemployment or a community group, such as a church, school, homeowner’s association, daycare,recreation center, soccer team, or other group.You will then include the following in the report:define the problem persuasively and accuratelypropose a solution or solutions to the problem or issuepresent that solution to a decision-maker or group of decision-makers who can implementthe recommendation.The report will include the following components:executive summarytransmittal letter or memotable of contentsintroductionbody of the report to include headings and subheadingsconclusion stated as a recommendation for implementation of the solutionReferences page, with references listed in APA formatThe complete report should be 2000-3000 words, not including the list of references. Thepurpose of establishing a word count is to ensure the topic chosen is neither too big nor toosmall. Also, writing within parameters is a common requirement in business communications.The complete report should also cite at least five sources. At least one of them should come frompeer-reviewed, scholarly journals. Your sources can also include interviews. The sources will beintegrated into the paper to explain the problem, provide evidence of the problem, and supportthe solution. If you are having trouble locating scholarly sources for your topic, you can let meknow during the weeks leading up to the due date for the report. I can try to help you or workwith you on integrating sources.Strategies to Consider for this Assignment:-Victoria University of Wellington has a thorough outline and review of the components of thistype of business report. Click here to access it.-The University of Sydney has an excellent explanation and guide for this type of report.Click here to access it.-Newcastle Business School has a fine example of a report. Click here to access it.You may want to include a graphic or some graphics in your report. Graphics should bepresented in a way that displays the information desired in an effective manner. Graphics shouldnot be integrated simply for the purpose of integrating a graphic.Topics to Help You Come Up with Ideas on this Assignment:Some possible workplace research topics are the following. These are just examples to help youget started. Please do not feel that you have to select one of these topics.Going to a wireless networkGoing to a paperless officeSwitching from Windows to Linux (or other similar switch)Installing/upgrading company firewallEstablishing a drug policyEstablishing an employee leave donation programEstablishing an equipment donation program for used computers, etc.Establishing a company recycling program (paper, etc.)Education/retraining for your employeesEstablishing a program for millennial workers (e.g., training on certain aspects ofetiquette, on understanding other generations, etc.)Designing a training program for workplace safety issuesRedesigning employee performance evaluationsDeveloping a work-at-home (telecommuting) policyDeveloping a flex-time policyEstablishing on-site day care or providing other child care benefitsProviding gym membership or creating an on-site workout facilityCreating or revising a charitable contribution policyCreating or improving a tuition assistance programAccommodations needed for employee/s with specific health issues (for example,migraines)Establishing a Habitat for Humanity (or other group) chapter at your organizationSome students have chosen topics outside of their workplaces, such as the following:Starting a neighborhood watch programStarting a mentor program at your place of worshipGetting additional lighting in the neighborhoodChanging traffic patterns around your child’s schoolStarting a PTA website for your child’s schoolInstalling a tot lot in your neighborhoodConstructing a crying baby room at your place of worshipOffering ESL courses at your churchIncreasing participation in a military Family Support GroupIntroducing a youth sports program to a school or communityLength: 2000-3000 words, not including the list of references. In other words, the text of thepaper should be 2000-3000 words. The sources should be cited and listed in APA style.Due Date: The first draft of this assignment is due Monday December 1, 2014. Keep in mindthat this will be your first draft, but you should make it as finished and polished as you can. Iwill comment on it, giving suggestions for revision.