Assignment 41

2020-2021 FALL

ENGL 421 Assignment 2 (10%-Group)

Names:

IDs:

Instructions:

On the Internet, research the theories of Tuckman and Belbin. Write a report in email format to your supervisor for a new team project in which you summarize the theories and discuss the ways in which you might apply them to your own team and work considering their strengths and weaknesses.

Use this sheet for your report.

A2 GRADING RUBRIC
(For student’s reference and instructor’s use)

Based on the features in the following:

NAME: _________________ | SECTION: ______ | TOPIC: See the instruction.

Grading Criteria

Excellent

(22-25)

Very good

(18-21)

Good

(10-17)

Satisfactory

(0-9)

Organization, Design, and Style

Uses a logical structure of report in email format with all the elements included as specified in the guidelines for the assessment. Clear organization, consistency of style, a reader-friendly design.

Generally, shows a logical progression of ideas. Some elements are not done properly as specified in the guidelines. Some errors in organization, consistency of style. Consistent design features.

Ideas are arranged randomly rather than in any evident logical structure. The meaning is not always clear, and some points are not related to central idea. Numerous errors in organization. Inconsistent style and design features.

Poor organization. Ideas are random, lacks internal coherence. Ideas are either too general or too specific to be effective; some are not at all related to the topic.

Coherence: title, introduction, conclusion

Specific subject line including the date. Excellent introduction (with rationale and purpose) and conclusion (mentioning the limitation of the report). Transitions have been used effectively.

Contains a good introduction and conclusion; however, any of the following is missing rationale for selecting the topic, the purpose of the report, the limitations of the report, transitions, specific title.

Has an intro and conclusion but several important elements specified in the guidelines are missing. Poor use of transitions.

The introduction or the conclusion is missing or is irrelevant.

Content and development

Interesting content presented in well-developed paragraphs based on the content items in a report document. Strong evidence from research.

Dull content presented; paragraphs are not developed, or the word count of the report’s body is missing details. Evidence of research.

Irrelevant sentences presented; paragraphs are not developed, or the content of the report’s body is not sufficient. No evidence of research.

Unduly brief.

Sentence skills and mechanics: grammar, syntax, vocabulary

The report is error-free with varied sentences, relevant vocabulary, excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Words are accurately chosen to produce the desired effect.

The ideas are sometimes too general or vague. Sentences are generally clear, well structured, and error-free with few errors, but they do not impede understanding.

Some sentences are wordy; Words are not always used accurately and effectively; it is repetitive or confusing. Contains several mechanical errors, which may confuse the reader.

Too vague or too general. Poor grammar used. Contains either many mechanical errors or a few crucial errors that hinder the understanding or ability to see connections between thoughts.

POINTS EARNED:

COMMENTS

FINAL GRADE

(Max: 100)

20
20
–
202
1

F
ALL

ENGL 421
Assignment

2

(
10
%
–
Group
)

Name
s
:

ID
s
:

Instructions:

On the Internet, research the theories of Tuckman

and
Belbin. Write a report

in email format

to your
supervisor for a new team project
in which you summarize
the theories and
discuss the
ways in which you might apply
them

to your own
team

and work

considering their strengths
and weaknesses
.

Use this sheet for your
report
.

2020-2021 FALL
ENGL 421 Assignment 2 (10%-Group)
Names:
IDs:
Instructions:
On the Internet, research the theories of Tuckman and Belbin. Write a report in email format
to your supervisor for a new team project in which you summarize the theories and discuss the
ways in which you might apply them to your own team and work considering their strengths
and weaknesses.
Use this sheet for your report.

Design and Implementation

• The Outcomes of Literature review for getting started with the design
phase of the mobile surveillance system.

• The features of the robot:

• We will control the robot using controller.

• Robot incorporates Zigbee modules for wireless control.

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Block
Diagram of

robot

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• Block digram of
Control Station

4

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ENGL4

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Technical Writing

ENGL 421

Technical Writing

Readers and Contexts of Use
(Ch. 2, p. 39-63)

Dr. Ulas Kayapinar

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Profiling your Readers (p. 40)

• To develop a reader profile, use the Five-W and How Questions to look at

your readers from a variety of perspectives.

• Who? ………………………………………………………

• What? ………………………………………………………,

• Where? ………………………………………………………

• When? ………………………………………………………

• Why? ………………………………………………………

• How? ……………………………………………………… 3

Identifying your Readers (p. 42)

• Primary Readers (Action Takers). ……………………………………

• Secondary Readers (Advisors). ……………………………………

• Tertiary Readers (Evaluators). ……………………………………

• Gatekeepers (Supervisors). ……………………………………

Check the Writer-Centered Analysis Chart on Page 42.
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Profiling your Readers’ Needs (p. 43)
You can begin viewing your document from the readers’ perspective with their characteristics

in mind:

• Readers’ familiarity with the subject.

• Readers’ professional experience.

• Readers’ educational level.

• Readers’ reading and comprehension level.

• Readers’ skill level.

Check the Reader Analysis Chart on Page 45.
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Profiling Contexts of Use (p. 45)

• Physical Context : Where to use?

• Economic Context: What economic issues?

• Political Context : What political forces? Micro-Macro

• Ethical Context : What effects on human rights, values,

environment, laws, etc.?

Check the Context Analysis Chart on Page 4

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Identifying the Context of Use(p. 46)

International and Cross-Cultural
Communication (p. 52)

DIFFERENCES in

• Content : Facts; exchange about families; negotiation; bargaining; interpersonal relationships…

• Organization : Appreciation building bonds; get-to-the-point attitude; contextual info; thank you…

• Style : Factual info; strong relationships; plain language; ornamental…

• Design : Right-to-left; left-to-right; offensive signs; using right hand; symbols like a white

flower symbolizes death or funeral; hand gestures, eye contact; use of graphs/charts…

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Let’s make practice!
• In pairs, choose one of the options below, and write a Writer-

Centered Analysis Chart (see p. 61), Reader Analysis Chart (see p. 62)

and a Context Analysis Chart (see p. 63).

• You are writing a handbook for new engineering students.

• You are writing a handbook for new engineers.

• You are developing a website.

• You are developing an online application.

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