Collaborative Revision Exercise

For each item, points will be awarded as follows:

• [0 points] Missing, or confused, or major issues.
• [1 point] OK but has some problems.
• [2 points] Right or close to right.

Note that additional penalties can be incurred for failure to follow instructions, including but not limited to:

• No Spokesperson Identified: -1
• Missed deadline for request to access document: -2
• Multiple Submissions from one group: -2
• Improperly named file: -1
• Improperly submitted final document (must be active link in notes section): -1 or -2 depending on degree of deviation.
• Inability of instructor to see or track revisions: -2

• Clearly defines the individuals who should read this document.
• Tells what the document will help the audience do.

• Uses words readers can understand.
• Written in the appropriate tone - not too casual.
• Proper punctuation and grammar used throughout.
• Professional tone maintained throughout.

• Appropriate and consistent fonts and heading styles used throughout.
• Appropriate and consistent spacing used throughout.

• Each section begins with a summary paragraph or sentence that provides an overview of the section.
• Content follows logical order: objective, methodology, data, analysis, conclusions, recommendations.
• Brief, descriptive headings help readers navigate easily through the document.

• Built from the data presented.
• Presents opinions drawn from the analysis of the data so that the reader can easily determine the best course of action.

• Is appropriate for this report.
• Clearly summarizes the conclusion on which it is based.
• Are within the jurisdiction and expertise of the author.

• Clearly cites all sources used to write the report.
• All the material is pertinent to this project.