Assignment Dates
- Due Date: By 11:59 PM on Friday September 9, 2022.
- Grace Period: Ends at 11:59 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023.
What I Want You to Do
Assess your Label Analysis Assignment by completing this checklist, which outlines the Label Analysis Criteria. You can complete the checklist as many times as you like to see how your work compares to the expectations for the project.
Why I Want You to Do It
In the workplace, you should be able to compare your work against a list of specifications to determine if your project is complete and ready to send out. This checklist works in just that way: You must be able to confirm each of the project criteria in the checklist before you can turn in your work.
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Relevant Course Objectives
- How to analyze your audience and purpose so that you can choose the best way to present information clearly and effectively.. [CLO 1]
- How to write documents you may encounter in the workplace, such as letters, memos, instructions, proposals, reports, and presentations. [CLO 4]
- How to use colors, layout, and formatting that make your documents understandable and easy to read. [CLO 6]
- How to take advantage of design principles, including contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity, to communicate your ideas effectively. [CLO 6]
- How to choose words, phrases, sentences, lists, and other text features to communicate effectively with readers. [CLO 7]
Where You Can Find Help
- Markel & Selber, Chapter 1, “Understanding the Technical Communication Environment”
- Markel & Selber, Chapter 2, “Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations”
- Markel & Selber, Chapter 5, “Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose”
- Label Analysis Criteria
- Tip Sheet: Label Analysis
How You Do It
- Review the Label Analysis Criteria, which outlines the requirements for the Label Analysis Assignment.
- Complete the checklist below, indicating the criteria for the Label Analysis that you have met.
- Submit your checklist responses and check your point total for the activity:
- If the checklist is marked 1 point for your checklist responses, you completed the activity successfully and are ready to submit your final version to the Label Analysis Full Draft Submission.
- If the checklist is marked less than 1 full point, revise your Label Analysis to meet the criteria that you did not meet (anything you marked “False”). You should be able to confirm all the criteria before you submit your project.
How to Assess and Track Your Work
Work is always marked as either 1 for Complete or 0 for Incomplete:
- Canvas will mark this activity Complete in Grades automatically when you confirm you have met all of the Label Analysis Criteria.
- Canvas will mark this activity Incomplete in Grades automatically if you do not confirm that you have met all of the Label Analysis Criteria by the end of the grace period.