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Needs' Analysis and Recommendations for a Sustainable Development Initiative

ENG205NBA.03595.2194
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Seneca Polytechnic
Seneca Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tatyana Tsvinda
Professor, Business & Technical Communication
(2)
2
Timeline
  • June 21, 2019
    Experience start
  • July 3, 2019
    Project Scope Meeting
  • July 24, 2019
    Midway Check-In
  • August 7, 2019
    Students Presentations
  • August 14, 2019
    Experience end
Experience
1/2 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Any
Any industries
Categories
Communications Humanities
Skills
team leadership social responsibility creativity & innovation teamwork professionalism
Learner goals and capabilities

If your organization is interested in becoming more viable through the incorporation of socially responsible initiatives (Sustainable Development Goals promoted by the United Nations), students in Applied Business Communication course (ENG205 NBA) can complete a Needs Analysis and offer recommendations. These recommendations will be gained through a thorough research and deep analysis of the research findings, which will be properly documented.

Learners
Any level
35 learners
Project
15 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  1. Analytical Report offering recommendations for a sustainable development initiative, which will include Needs' Analysis, research data analysis, Comparison Graphics/Tables based on specified criteria, interpretation of findings, conclusions and recommendations. The report will have 10-12 pages.
  2. A one-page visual document- Infographic- that highlights the research findings and offers recommendations. It can be used to support the presentation.
  3. A 15 minute Oral Presentation of the research findings and recommendations by using Slide Deck slides and/or Infographic poster. Your company is invited to attend.
  4. Optional (on company request) - Spark Video Presentation to reflect the Research milestones – Needs Analysis, Comparison Graphics and Tables, Research findings and Recommendations.
Project timeline
  • June 21, 2019
    Experience start
  • July 3, 2019
    Project Scope Meeting
  • July 24, 2019
    Midway Check-In
  • August 7, 2019
    Students Presentations
  • August 14, 2019
    Experience end
Project Examples

To meet your organization needs for sustainable development, students in ENG205 will complete the following:

1. Conduct a thorough research of the social or economic sustainability initiatives adopted by your competitors (or some other initiatives that the company might be interested in)

2. Complete the Needs Analysis and write an Analytical Report that will reflect the deep analysis of the research findings, include graphics with explanations, draw conclusions, and offer recommendations

3. Create a one-page Infographic that highlights research findings

4. Deliver a 10-15 minutes Oral Presentation of the research findings and recommendations by using Slide Deck slides (Slide Deck Presentation can be submitted to the company).

5. As an option, create a Spark Video Presentation to reflect the Research milestones – Needs Analysis, Comparison Graphics and Tables, Research findings and Recommendations

Project examples can be adapted to the company needs. Focus may include community or student needs (food and housing security, clothing, transportation, access), the environment (water, land use), or other relevant issues (accessibility, seniors, mental health).

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Incentives, prizes, and/or awards (hereafter referred to as “Incentives”) may or may not be offered at the sole discretion of the organization and awarded upon the completion of the project. Instructors will not be involved in any part of the selection, ranking, or awarding of Incentive winners. Organizations that elect to offer Incentives are solely responsible for the screening, selection, awarding, and provision of any Incentives. Seneca College assumes no liability and is not responsible for the selection, ranking, awarding or provision of the Incentives to the winners.

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.