Global Climate Change Investigative Report & NGO Proposal Memo

Outline and Grading Criteria for the Investigative Report Based on Sample Student Papers in A Writer’s Reference, pg D-23+ Please adhere to the outline below. You should maintain section headings. This assignment is graded on a 100-point scale; values are indicated below in red bold. Please note: You will lose points if your assignment contains typos and/or grammatical and formatting mistakes. Section 1: Title Page (Not worth points but if you don't include one, you will be penalized 3 points.) ______________Line break to indicate page break_________________________________ Section 2: Abstract (10 points) This section summarizes the topic of and research used in the report. This section should be 7 sentences long, at least. ______________Line break to indicate page break___________________________________ Section 3: Investigative Report (85 total points - see breakdown below) Introduction: The introduction should clearly and concisely state the thesis of the report, or what the problem is and why it is significant. The introduction should go on to explain what types of research will be provided in the report and highlight some key recommendations of the report. This section should run at least 7 sentences. (15 points) Background: Backed by research from at least two scholarly sources, describe the problem itself and the background / history of the problem. Student should use at least 3 quotes each from 2 of their scholarly sources in this section. In other words, students should integrate, interpret, and cite at least 6 quotes / paraphrases from their annotated bibliography research. This section should run 10-15 sentences, at least. (20 points) Evidence: Backed by research, convey the significance of the problem and convince your audience that this is, indeed, a real problem and something needs to be done about it. Student should use at least 3 quotes each from 2 of their scholarly sources in this section. In other words, students should integrate, interpret, and cite at least 6 quotes / paraphrases from their annotated bibliography research. This section should run 15-20 sentences, at least. (20 points) Recommendations: Explain at least 4 recommendations for further action to alleviate or resolve this problem. Explain what would alleviate the problem and how it would alleviate the problem. Be specific and detailed - don’t be vague. This section should run 15-20 sentences, at least. (20 points) [Conclusion Statement] The conclusion does not have to set apart with a heading. Instead, it can seamlessly wraps up the proposal and thank the audience. (3-4 sentences) (5 points) ______________Line break to indicate page break___________________________________ References List your three references according to APA format here. (10 points)