Radioactivity in Fukushima and Japan's Decisions About it

For your Final Project this term, you will select a problem affecting the world today and develop a new company or organization that provides solutions for that problem. In your Final Project, you will be expected to spell out the problem clearly, point out the benefits of solving the problem, identify obstacles and challenges, draw on and discuss historical precedents and ethical concerns, offer a realistic and cost-effective solution, address anticipated objections to your ideas and solution, and convince your audience to act. Note: It is important in this project that you put together and offer your own business solution idea for the problem being addressed (and not merely to report on someone else’s idea). Final Projects that fail to adhere to this guideline will not receive a passing grade.

Your Proposal should be 4-6 pages in length, including the annotated bibliography.

ENGL 202D: Business Writing Fall 2020 Final Project: Proposal Style: MLA/APA/Chicago Style, Times New Roman 12pt font, normal/1” margins, double-spaced Total Point Value: 100 points Due: Sunday, November 8th Description: For your Final Project this term, you will select a problem affecting the world today and develop a new company or organization that provides solutions for that problem. In your Final Project, you will be expected to spell out the problem clearly, point out the benefits of solving the problem, identify obstacles and challenges, draw on and discuss historical precedents and ethical concerns, offer a realistic and cost-effective solution, address anticipated objections to your ideas and solution, and convince your audience to act. Note: It is important in this project that you put together and offer your own business solution idea for the problem being addressed (and not merely to report on someone else’s idea). Final Projects that fail to adhere to this guideline will not receive a passing grade. Your Proposal should be 4-6 pages in length, including the annotated bibliography. Learning Objectives: • To employ problem-solving skills in application to a real-world issue • To acquire practical experience with proposal writing, research, and source evaluation • To put your skills and talents to work for the greater good by addressing environmental and social concerns Required For the Final Project Proposal, you are required to put together an 4-6 page document in which you clearly identify and outline the context, problem, and source materials of your Final Project. You should structure your proposal according to the following format: 1. Introduction: In approximately 1 page, provide a general overview of the problem you have chosen and the idea for a company or organization that you want to create to help address this problem. Here, you should establish context (i.e., “paint the bigger picture”) by briefly identifying the problem that you will be working on and telling your readers why this problem should be addressed. 2. Problem Statement: In 1-2 well-crafted sentences, provide a formal and polished statement of the problem you are working on. Your statement functions like a thesis statement for the project, and you should aim to be as concise yet detailed as you can (without being too broad, general, or vague). 3. Proposed Company Idea & Solutions: In 2 pages, (slightly over or under is fine), present a detailed outline (in hierarchical format) in which you identify your company idea and map out your proposed solution for the problem you have identified. If it helps, think of this section as an “action plan.” Detail is key here, so the more detail the better. Use full sentences and be sure to incorporate quotes and in-text citations so that you enhance your academic writing style and provide clear indication for your reader as to which sources will be used where in the project. 4. Annotated Bibliography: List at least 5 sources that you currently plan to use in your study. In 200-250 words each, (for a grand total of at least 1000-1250 words if listing 5 sources). provide a summary of each source and explain why you chose that source. Sources can include articles, books, chapters from books, documentaries, websites, etc. Ideally, you will conduct your research using the online databases that are available to you through the Penn State library system, and you will compile a diverse range of source types. Also Required 1. Your Final Project must also show how your company will make a positive social and environmental impact, and so your proposal should reflect this. Examples include a company that seeks to recycle old materials to build a recreation park for children in an inner-city neighborhood or starting an organization that is dedicated to helping homeless veterans and that does so in ways that are environmentally sustainable. Fine Print: • Submit your Final Project Proposal in Canvas by no later than Sunday, November 8th (by end of day). • Be sure to get in touch, if you have any questions or if you would like assistance. • Be sure to quote and cite your source research materials in your proposal assignment.