PROPOSAL for REPORT (2.5%) COMM 6019 Create PowerPoint slides to show the plan or proposal for your formal report. Ensure to address the sections listed below in point forms (DO NOT write full sentences in your slides). NOTE: The length of the proposal should reflect the length of your formal report (i.e. individual work? Or group work?) Your proposal should have these sections: 1. Introductory paragraph 2. Problem 3. Feasibility 4. Audience 5. Topics to investigate 6. Methods and procedures 7. Qualificationsincludes facilities and resources available 8. Work schedule * including due date 9. Call to action SECTION COMMENTS MARK 1. Introduction o Topic summarized o Purpose & benefits of report explained o Overview of contents o Strong intro with clear topic & purpose; includes overview; grabs attention o Good... o Weak... /2 2. Problem Defined/Explained/Challenge & Opportunity o What is the issue? o Why does it need to be solved or explained? o Relevant history or background? o Strong explanation of challenge/issue with clear reasons for why it is important o Strong background information provided o Good... o Weak... /2 3. Feasibility o Can a solution be found in time permitted & how do you know? /1 4. Audience o Named the audience (primary & secondary = eg. could be prof & students, managers, colleagues, shareholders, etc.) o Audience sees advantages o Possible objections identified o Level of interest in topic o Level of knowledge about topic o Terms, concepts, assumptions, etc explained o How does audience affect content, organization, style of report? o Named all primary audiences o Named all secondary audiences o Strong explanation/description/etc. of the various points required (see bullets to left) o Good explanation..... o Weak explanation.... /3 5. Topics to Investigate o Questions listed to be answered in report, topics or concepts explained, aspect of problem discussed o How deeply is each examined and why? o 3 topics w questions for individuals o 5-8 topics w questions for groups o Strong - Clearly listed minimum number of key topics required; Included key questions to be researched/explained for each topic o Good - Listed some key topics; included some key questions o Weak - Listed too few topics; included questions that were too few or too general /8 6. Methods & Procedures o Clear explanation as to how will obtain information/answers o List of references provided in APA o Strong list of minimum 3+ sources (+more if in group) properly referenced in APA format o Good list; minor errors in APA o Weak/insufficient list; significant errors in APA /2 7. Qualifications - Your knowledge and skills explained - Facilities & resources available /1 8. Work Schedule - Estimated Time needed & Dates - Gathering information - Analyzing information - Preparing progress report - Organizing information - Writing draft - Revising draft - Preparing visuals - Editing draft - Proofreading report - Delivering report/DUE DATE! o Professionally formatted with columns, bullets, etc. lined up (aligned) perfectly; includes all components required o Somewhat professionally formatted; missing component(s) o Weak unprofessional formatting; missing component(s) /2 9. Call to Action - Invite suggestions - Ask for report approval /1 10. Grammar & Spelling o Phrasing/awkward o Random/missing capitalization o Spelling o Poor/confusing word choice(s) o Punctuation o Few grammar errors; no distraction from content o Some grammar errors; minimal distraction o Several grammar errors; major distraction o Grammar errors throughout; complete distraction o Recommend grammar help through library resources or Learning Centre /4 11. Design o Readability o Clarity o Visual aid /4 TOTAL / 30

The topic is- Business in the digital era.

Please do it according to the questions,thankyou you.