1. Your Personalized Binder Due 4 Feb 13 with your Topic COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

2. Include the following tabs: COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER Tab A/1 ------Communication Requirements Tab B/2 ------Topic Breakdown Tab C/3 ------Scope and Research Plan Tab D/4 ------Research and Supporting Material Tab E/5 ------Outline Tab F/6 ------1st Draft and Edit of Research Paper Tab G/7 ------Final Research Paper Tab H/8 ------Presentation Date/Time Tab I/9 ------ PowerPoint Tab J/10 ---- Bibliography Tab K/11 ---- Miscellaneous (i.e., Handouts, Notes, etc,…)

3. TAB A/1 LE-II Communication Project Guidelines and Timeline COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

4. TAB B/2 Topic-10 Points (Due 4 Feb 13) NARROW DOWN THE TOPIC 1. Avoid broad topics. List all major aspects of the broad area on a sheet of paper 2. Prioritize a list of ideas about the broad topic. Mind Map 3. Avoid narrow topics-scarcely any research material. COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

5. NARROW DOWN THE TOPIC General Purpose - For me to direct my audience to follow the dress and appearance standards found in the 2011/12 Cadet Guide. Specific Purpose - For my audience to improve in dress and appearance, and to present the proper professional image. COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

6. Topic Mind Map COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

7. TAB C/3 Scope/Research Plan- 15 Points (Due 7 Feb 13) -A paragraph describing your Scope/Research Plan Ask yourself a couple of questions: 1. What is my General Purpose for communication? (direct, inform, persuade or inspire) 2. Next, What is my Specific Purpose? This will drive the entire content of your message. COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

8. TAB D/4 Research and Supporting Material --20 Points (Due 6 Mar 13) Conduct Research/Support Material Ideas COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

9. TAB E/5 Organization/outline – 15 Points (Due 18 Mar 13) Submit Outline COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

10. INTRODUCTION I. Attention-getting statement - gain the attention of the audience by using a quotation, telling a brief story or humorous anecdote, asking a question, etc. II. Thesis statement - state the specific purpose of your presentation here. III. Overview of all of your main points. Transition BODY I. First main point A.Sub point B. Sub point II.Second main point Transition II.CONCLUSION I. Summary statement - review all of your main points. II. Concluding statement - prepare a closing statement. Outline COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

11. TAB F/6 1 st Draft/Edit of Research Paper – 20 Points (Due 16 Apr 13) COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

12. TAB G/7 Final Research Paper- 20 Points (Due 1 May 13) COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

13. TAB H/8 Presentation Location, Date, and Time (Due 1 May 13) COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

14. TAB I/9 Copy of your PowerPoint (Due 1 Day prior to Presentation Date) COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER

15. List of the sources you used to get information for your report. COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER TAB J/10 Copy of Bibliography (Due 1 May 13)

16. COMMUNICATION PROJECT BINDER TAB K/11 Miscellaneous (i.e., Handouts, Notes, etc…..)