Assessment #1
1. Research cross-cultural differences regarding number formatting and time formatting.
2. Research cross-cultural differences regarding currency, weights/measurements, and paper size.
3. Write a 200 word report (use a technical format) defining and giving examples of cross cultural differences regarding number formatting, time formatting, currency, weights/measurements, and paper size.
Grading Rationale:
Assignment #1
Content word count is at least 200 words. |
20 out of 100 |
Content includes all 5 items. Each item is 6 points. Each definition and example of each item is worth 3 points. |
30 points. |
Content is written in an easily accessed technical format, using bold headings, sub headings, markers, chunking, and white space. |
40 out of 100 |
Language, punctuation, and sentence structure. |
10 out of 100. |
Assignment #2
Find a website and analyze the site for the design elements, according to the Web Sites module contents.
First, summarize the website, according to at least 4 different elements in the design. For example, how are the elements arranged for reader scanning; how are headings, subheadings, and markers presented; what and how are visuals used; how is cross-cultural communication addressed, etc.
Second, analyze the website. Comment on the effectiveness of each of the elements mentioned in the summary. How could the design be revised for a more effective access to information? Reference your comments to the specific information in the readings.
Grading Rationale:
Assignment #2
Total points = 170 pints. Grade is based on 100%.
Summary: Content word count is at least 200 words. | 20 out of 170 |
Summary: Content includes all 4 elements items. Each worth is 5 points. | 20 out of 170 |
Analysis: Content is at least 200 words. | 20 out of 170 |
Analysis: Effectiveness of each of the 4 elements is worth . | 20 out of 170. |
Analysis: Comments of Design. Revision. | 20 out of 170. |
Analysis: References to readings. | 20 out of 170 |
Total content is written in an easily accessed technical format, using bold headings, sub headings, markers, chunking, and white space. | 40 out of 170 |
Language, punctuation, and sentence structure. | 10 out of 170 |
Assessment #3
Create a website design of 2 or more pages:
- Identify the purpose of your website.
- Identify the objectives.
- Explain how you will address the objectives.
- Define your audience.
- Draft a copy of the website’s design, focusing on the Unit’s lecture and Readings. Consider reading and viewing the supplemental files.
- Design the website.
(Note: You do not need to create an actual website. You only need to create and submit a website design.)
7. Assess the reading level of your website. Find a free site that evaluates the reading level of a document. Submit your website to the site and write the reading level of the your website on the top right corner of you assignment. Do not identify the site on your assignment. Instead, e-mail me the site’s http.
Grading Rationale:
Assignment #3
Content of the website design includes 4 items. Each item is worth 10 points.
Each item is worth 5 points. |
40 out of 100 |
Website design is designed in an effective format that leads the reader’s attention. | 50 out of 100 |
Language, punctuation, and sentence structure. | 10 out of 100 |
Candela Citations
- Technical Writing. Authored by: Dr. Elizabeth Lohman. Provided by: Tidewater Community College. Located at: http://www.tcc.edu/. Project: Z Degree Program. License: CC BY: Attribution