Proposal

The purpose of the proposal is to present a solution to the problem you identified early in our course.  Building off of our previous assignments, especially the feasibility report, the proposal offers a solution to an identified problem, and attempts to persuade readers to accept a particular course of action. 

REQUIRED ELEMENTS:

• Memo cover page
• Title page
• Table of contents
• List of figures
• Executive summary (single-spaced)
• Introduction with purpose statement (answer the questions on p. 431 thoroughly in the introduction)
• Discussion section: Problem, Solution, Context  (answer the questions on p. 432 thoroughly in the discussion)
• Organize the report by subheadings relevant to the proposal
• Conclusion that ends memorably and reiterates main points
• APA references page

RESEARCH: A minimum of five (5) credible sources are required

REQUIRED STANDARDS:

·  6-8 pages (does not include memo, title page, table of contents, list of figures, or references page)

·  Double-spaced (although proposals are sometimes single-spaced, this course will utilize double-spacing for the sake of consistency)

·  Times New Roman, 12 pt. font

·  1 inch margins

·  Page numbers

·  In-text citations and references page in APA format

·  A minimum of two (2) visual aids (at least one (1) table, graph, flow chart, timeline, or illustration created by student, and one (1)  that can be inserted from a source with appropriate APA reference)

Chapter 16: Technical Reading Chapter Introduction

Book Title: Technical Writing for Success

Learning, Cengage Learning

Chapter Introduction

Goals
Explain the difference between technical reading and literary reading
Preview and anticipate material before you read
Use strategies for reading technical passages

Terms

acronyms (letters that stand for a long or complicated term or series of terms) annotating (handwritten notes, often placed in the margins of a document being read) anticipate (to guess or predict before actually reading a passage what kind of reasoning it might present)

background knowledge (knowledge and vocabulary that a reader has already learned and then calls upon to better understand new information)

formal outline (a listing of main ideas and subtopics arranged in a traditional format of Roman numerals, capital letters, numbers, and lowercase letters)

graphic organizers (the use of circles, rectangles, and connecting lines in notes to show the relative importance of one piece of information to another)

informal outline (a listing of main ideas and subtopics arranged in a less traditional format of single headings and indented notes)

literary reading (reading literature such as short stories, essays, poetry, and novels) pace (to read efficiently; to read at a rate that is slow enough to allow the mind to absorb information but fast enough to complete the reading assignment)

previewing (looking over a reading assignment before reading it; determining the subject matter and any questions about the material before reading it) technical reading (reading science, business, or technology publications)

technical vocabulary (specialized words used in specific ways unique to a particular discipline)

Write to Learn

How does a science or computer textbook differ from a work of literature? Do you read scientific or technical material differently from the way you read literature? If so, how? Do you like to read? Why or why not? How often do you read scientific or technical information? How do you remember what you read? Write a journal entry addressing these questions.

Focus on Technical Reading

Read Figure 16.1 and answer these questions:
What features of technical writing do you recognize in the passage?
What has the reader done to interact with and understand this passage?
What kind of information has the reader noted?
What If?

How might the model change if …
The passage included more technical vocabulary?
The information in the passage was part of a presentation on satellites?
The passage included a couple of graphics?

Figure 16.1

Sample of Technical Reading

Source: From Essentials of Oceanography by Garrison, 2009. Reprinted with permission of Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.

Writing @Work

Courtesy of Stephen Freas

Source: The Center to Advance CTE
Stephen Freas is a construction subcontractor in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He is a supervisor on job sites and manages small crews to build projects based on drawings provided by the general contractor. He writes contracts, e-mails with clients, and often consults manuals and building codes.
The contracts Stephen writes are more than just fine print to be skimmed and signed. “A contract lets the client know exactly what we’re going to do—what materials and processes will be necessary, what those will cost, and what the potential risks are,” says Stephen. “A detailed contract also prevents us from doing costly work for free.”
Stephen’s job requires him to do a great deal of technical reading. “Reading construction plans and technical manuals requires a physical engagement with the writing,” he says. “In these texts, an action usually follows each sentence or image. This makes for slow but ‘action-packed’ reading that helps you accomplish something you had no idea how to do previously.”
Stephen often combines information gleaned from several different pieces of technical writing in order to make proper decisions. For example, “Once, we built a handicap ramp to the specifications written by the contractor. Upon inspection, the city told us that the ramp did not meet its building code standards. I refused to rebuild the ramp until I read the city code myself. The code listed specifics such as ramp thickness; railing height; and, most important, ramp slope. I calculated that in order to meet city code specifications, the ramp needed to be three times longer than the contractor’s original plan and, coincidentally, the same slope as the existing sidewalk.”
Stephen credits his technical reading dexterity to countless hours of following instruction manuals for his car, photography, climbing, and other hobbies.
Think Critically
1. Why does Stephen consider construction plans and technical manuals to be “action-packed”?
2. Think about the completed handicap ramp from the point of view of Stephen, the general contractor, and the building inspector. What solution would work for everyone?
Printed with permission of Stephen Freas

Writing in Architecture and Construction Building contractors plan, coordinate, and supervise construction projects. Writing consists of evaluating the job site and scope of work; designing specifications with accompanying photos; and creating bid documents, change orders, and general correspondence. Evaluations assess the feasibility of the project considering such things as removal of asbestos for renovations or placement of sewer lines for new construction. The scope of work pinpoints the responsibilities of the contractor. For example, the contractor may or may not be responsible for landscaping, depending on the agreement reached.

Putting in writing the exact building specifications and accompanying costs is an essential task for a contractor. For example, the description of the wooden steps should be precise and clear to prevent misunderstandings later: “A new set of timber-framed steps with hand rails (meeting the SC Residential Building Code) will be added within the porch to access the porch from the front door (to replace existing concrete steps.” Change orders revise the initial plan when a homeowner wants to add something, such as a half bath, or when a problem arises that neither the contractor nor homeowner foresaw. Once the project is underway, the contractor’s ability to convey clear instructions to workers is critical.

Estimating costs may be the most difficult part of the contractor’s job. Contractors research all current material costs and subcontractors’ estimates. They need a realistic understanding of the time to complete the project. Whether calculating time and materials or a turn-key contract price, builders estimate costs carefully and include a sufficient profit margin—or risk losing money.

Chapter 16: Technical Reading Chapter Introduction
Book Title: Technical Writing for Success

Printed By: Henry Mack (hmack@gantham.edu) © 2019 Cengage Learning, Cengage Learning

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FEASIBILITY REPORT 1

FEASIBILITY REPORT 6

Feasibility Report

MEMO

TO: Manager

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

This memo is meant for introducing the feasibility report that aims at providing a solution to the cases and nation problems about the cybercrime and the potential proposed solution to curb up the challenge. These feasibilities we are identified by studying various critical factors such as the social effects, legal issues, technical problems, and the economic impact. Therefore, this memo is very vital for an individual to read and understand various aspects.

Feasibility Report

It takes much time in planning and preparing to implement a solution to the major problem in society. During the planning and preparation process, the proposed solution should be tested and determined if it is feasible to provide the solution or not. Cybercrime in united states has been a significant problem and need to be addressed and solution provided to reduce the cybercrime.

One of the proposed solutions to this major problem is providing cybersecurity among very individual. This will enable most of the people to understand and know the importance of cybersecurity and thus leading to the reduction of the negative loses that is caused by the cybercrime in society every year. Another thing that will ensure that the individuals in the nation are protected from the impact of the cybercrime is educating them on ways they can protect themselves over the cybercrime attempts.

This report will majorly focus on looking at the proposed solution provided and determine if the answers are feasible or need some changes. The essential aspects that the story will focus on include the social impact, the economic effect, and other elements which will be determined if it can provide a solution to the problem.

The Social Impact

When looking for a potential solution to be implemented to solve a specific major problem in society, a positive impact is always the main objective. When the proposed solution is applied, such as implementing cybersecurity in the daily lives of the individuals in the society it will bring a lot of positive impacts on them. For instance, when the cybersecurity is made the main focus in the in every place, i.e. schools and workplace, majority of the individuals will be aware of these threats and ways of preventing them from affecting their daily lives. This will also reduce the loss that most of the individuals incur due to the cybercrime and lack of security in their day-to-day business operations (Help Net Security, 2015).

When the cybersecurity is introduced in society It will bring much social impact to the life of the individuals since it will educate people about the dynamic changes that occur in uses of the technology. When this provides a solution to the cybercrime problem in the society, it will be adopted by every nation, and thus the cybercrime problem is reduced and making every country secure and safe from the cybercrime problems.

Economic Effect.

One of the most critical aspects of coming up with the proposed solution is the economic feasibility impact. The projected resolution calls for basically a change in lifestyle in the United States. The cybersecurity needs to be the main part of the individuals that will make them safe and preventing the occurrence of cybercrime. The cybersecurity has to be implemented in the workplace and various institutions to achieve the required objectives of solving the issue of cybercrime in society.

The process of implementation has a great financial cost, but the results brought by the proposed solution will bring much economical cost since it will reduce the amount that could have been used to solve the loss and cases caused by the cybercrime in the society. When the financial loss incurred due to the cybercrime is compared to the cost of implementing the solution, there is a significant difference since the proposed solution implementation saves much money.

Technical and Legal Issues

For every proposed solution, becoming successful in solving the intended problem, there are several legal and professional issues to be followed during the process of implementation. To implement cybersecurity in the workplaces and the institutions, some legal issues have to be developed for it to be successful.

Also, during the process of implementation of the cybersecurity, the technical aspects have to be looked at. The technical issues involve various aspects such as unforeseen failure of the system in providing the solution for the problem. The technical issues will also identify the bugs that will prevent the proposed solution from providing the solution to the major problem. The proposed solutions seem to be free from the technical and legal issues, and thus it may provide the required solution to the major problem of cybercrime in the United States.

Conclusion

Generally, the proposed solution to the major problem of Cybercrime in the United States is more feasible. The problem in achieving the solution is the lack of financial support during the process of implementation of the proposed solution. If the proposed solution gets financial support, it requires, and it will be easy to implement it and bring the required resolution.

However, considering all other criteria measured to determine the feasibility of the proposed solution, I found that implementing the solution either caused little to no impact or had a positive effect, such as the case with Social implications. From the above observation, if there will be no financial distress during the implementation process, the proposed solution will be successful in solving the major problem of cybersecurity.

References

Statistica Research Department. (Published August 9, 2019). Spending on Cybersecurity in the United States from 2010 to 2018. Statistica.

Retrieved from https://www.statista.com/statistics/615450/cybersecurity-spending-in-the-us/

Clement, J. (Published July 9, 2019). Amount of monetary damage caused by reported cybercrime to the IC3 from 2001 to 2018. Statistica.

Retrieved from https://www.statista.com/statistics/267132/total-damage-caused-by-by-cyber-crime-in-the-us/

Bada, M. & Nurse, J. (Accessed February 2020). The Social and Psychological Impact of

Cyber-Attacks. Emerging Cyber Threats and Cognitive Vulnerabilities.

Retrieved from https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1909/1909.13256

Help Net Security. (Published February 26, 2015). The business and social impacts of cybersecurity issues.

Retrieved from https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2015/02/26/the-business-and-social-impacts-of-cyber-security-issues/