ENGINEERING 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT #1 Dr. Thalia Anagnos
Objectives of this assignment:
· Apply techniques for planning and organizing your writing.
· Write paragraphs that each develop an idea and use a topic sentence to introduce that idea.
· Inform the reader of environmental issues associated with flood control along the Guadalupe River.
Situation:
The Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) is meeting to plan a strategy to ask for more funding for the Guadalupe River flood control project. Members of the board are particularly concerned about addressing the stringent environmental regulations related to wetlands, riparian vegetation, and fish and bird habitats. As a project engineer, you have been asked to summarize some of the mitigation measures the SCVWD has implemented to ensure that the project provides sufficient flood control while also maintaining and restoring vegetation, wildlife habitat, and recreation area.
Assignment:
1. Use an outline or a diagram to develop your ideas before you start writing.
2. Write a memo, from you to the Board of Directors, that provides the requested information.
Guidelines: The assignment must be turned in at the end of this class period and turned into Turnitin.com. The outline or diagram may be completed by hand, but the memo must be typed on the computer. Complete the memo with 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing, and 1- inch margins. Write a minimum of three (3) paragraphs and a minimum of 1 ½ pages.
1. Start your memo with an introduction as to why you are writing the memo. Then add a brief statement of the focus of the memo.
2. In the body of the memo provide details related to the points you presented in the introduction. Remember those topic sentences!! Be sure to cite your sources!!
3. Finish with a summary section (one paragraph). This should summarize the key points you want to make.
4. Include a Reference section at the end of your memo
Proofread your document before you print it. Sign it (next to your name at the beginning of the memo) and hand it in. Also hand in your planning document (diagram or outline).
Grading:
Outline or diagram for planning your writing 3
Organization (or flow) of memo: introduction, body, conclusion 3
Complete paragraphs with topic sentences 3
Content of memo responds to requested information 3
Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation 3
Total 15 points
Potential Sources of Information in Addition to your Detailed Notes from Friday:
http://www.valleywater.org/Water/Watersheds_-_streams_and_floods/index.shtm
http://www.valleywater.org/water/Watersheds_-_streams_and_floods/Watershed_info_&_projects/Guadalupe/index.shtm
http://www.valleywater.org/Water/Watersheds_-_streams_and_floods/Flooding_in_the_valley/index.shtm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_Bird_Treaty_Act_of_1918
http://www.valleywater.org/water/Watersheds_-_streams_and_floods/Watershed_info_&_projects/Guadalupe/Downtown/Mitigation_issues/index.shtm
How to Cite Friday’s Talk (it would be in the category of unpublished paper in APA style, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/apa/faq.html):
Mody, D. (2008, September 5). Guadalupe River Park & Flood Protection Project. Presented at an ENGR 100w lecture at San Jose State University.
If you need additional help on how to cite your sources go to:
http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/tanagnos/ENGR100W/resources/resources.html