Instruction
Assignment:
You will need to find a current (within the last 30 days) newspaper or magazine article pertaining to a topic
that has been covered in our class. I want you to try to find an article that uses the definitions you have
been studying. You may add why you chose the article (its interesting to see what areas of the text
students find most interesting).
In addition to attaching a copy of the article, you will write a 1-2-paragraph summary of the article. This is
challenging because you are limited to 1-2 paragraphs. Each paragraph should be at least 3-4 complete
sentences.
o Remember: A solid paragraph has an introduction, solid body content and a transition or
conclusion sentence.
Please only use relevant, well-respected sources. Wikipedia is not on these. I prefer you not use the local
newspapers, BUT they can sometimes provide good information.
Learning objectives:
1. The goal here is to show that you can write concisely in business most employers want this.
2. The second goal is to see if you can pull out the big rocks of an article and articulate a thorough
summary. Act like I will not have time to read the article but I have to report on it to my boss.
Spelling and grammar count:
Use the writing center if you need it.
Please do not use contractions in any business paper this includes a small assignment like this. A
contraction = dont. (Spell it out)
You may use first person to explain why you chose the article but not for the summary part.
Limit this to one page. (one side of one page)
Please put name on paper with title of article.
Double space (I will write comments in between the lines)
12 pt font
You should note at least one clear concept learned in this class in your paper. Underline any key
terms from our vocabulary lists.