Executive+Summary

Executive Summary Due Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

**Weight: 10% of Final Mark** 


 * __What is an Executive Summary?__**

An Executive Summary is a short document that highlights the intention of an existing or proposed paper.

This summary should contain an overview of the topic, highlight key ideas and provide conclusions of the end-product. These are used to convey a holistic view of outcomes and expectations while giving its reader the ability to understand complex discussions and enable decision-making. This differs from an abstract, often seen in academic writing ,which is a non-biased overview of an entire document.


 * The document should be:**
 * No more than one to two pages - excluding cover page
 * Contain little to no technical jargon
 * Use active voice as much as possible
 * Offer simplistic graphs or visual images to guide readers
 * Clearly define scope and objectives
 * State expectations and possible conclusions
 * Ultimately: __Sell__ your idea

**__For this project:__**

First, skim over the chapters in both text books and decide on a topic you wish to explore for your final Issue Analysis Website Assignment. Clearly state your intentions on how you wish to research the topic and any conclusions you hope to obtain.


 * For example:** If you select Chapter 14 in web.studies -- //Stitching the Web into Global Capitalism : Two Stories// -- you may want to search for meaning behind the death of convergence and whether or not it was a fault of the industry as a whole or just its current actors.

Second, discuss how you wish to present this information in web-form, including the layout of the website you'd like to design. Including images of other sites you wish to emulate or your own mock-up drawn by hand or from software such as Adobe Illuistrator.


 * Remember:**


 * **Be realistic**. Don't promise something you may not have the time nor ability to do.
 * **Think about your topic**. This will help you focus your ideas for the final project, saving you time in the future.
 * **Less is More**. Summaries should be as short and concise as possible, while still being educational. Use simple wording and active voice