report writing findings"report writing findings" when I write a report on my findings about a particulat website, do I have to cite the website throughout the?
paper or is one time at the beginning sufficient? I would technically be citing the source repeatedly because this is not common knowledge to myself or others.
Ask your teacher for his or her preference but in general if you are not sure whether to cite or not, cite it. Plagarism is nothing to fool with, might as well stay on the safe side.
guidelines for report writing"guidelines for report writing"
How to Write Bad Poetry
So you’ve decided to crown yourself with a title that a million other people (just like you (yes, just like you!)) give themselves every day. Some people believe giving yourself such a title is equivalent to, and just as beneficial monetarily, as naming yourself Queen of England. But, there is no grace, rarely enough publicity, and only the title of Court Jester seems to be becoming for you because you are a fool among others.
What is this sacred title? Poet.
Why does titling yourself a “poet” make you a Fool? Well, it doesn’t, not in and of itself. But if you’ve only been published online, never in print—that could be a sign of your well-earned Fool status. To be blunt—that is a sign that you write bad poetry.
Why would these sites accept your work if it sucked, you ask? Maybe to raise their quota, maybe to get more submissions of the site’s particular interest, but mainly to actually HAVE something to post—most (but not all) sites are desperate for submissions. Or maybe they’re out for a profit. Come on, who among us HASN’T had something accepted by the National Library of Poetry, and then gotten all the brochures for expensive products featuring our work?
The Webmaster vs. Editor Problem: Go to any website, check it out. Can you find someone with the title of Webmaster? How about editor? Or, still yet, Webmaster AND Editor? A Webmaster does not, by any means, mean Editor. Simply because someone is a webmaster (someone who controls the site, updates the postings, etc. . . ) does not mean that the person is an EDITOR (someone who corrects the work, proofreads, re-writes, re-words, etc…) of the work posted on the site. In many cases, webmasters who are disguising themselves as editors are giving real editors a bad name. A webmaster, will too often post submissions “as is” and not give a damn about the content or presentation. However, if a site has someone who can both edit and be a webmaster then the site is moving in the right direction.
This is the main problem source. Building a website, and getting work “published” on a website is so easily done by anyone whether they have talent or not that it de-values the word “published” and lessens the role of an Editor.
Granted, the internet IS a great marketing tool for promoting your work, getting your name in the public’s eye, and getting writing experience, but have you ever asked yourself why your work is ONLY published online? Perhaps it is because no discerning EDITOR has ever seen your dribble poems, except in browsing the web for bad poems to laugh at.
Here are a few tips that will help you to get your work published online. Hey, I figured if you’re going to be a fool about getting your unpolished work published on the internet for the world to see, I’d give a few tips to help your bad poetry stay that way, since you seem to like that way best:
1. Place the word “Love” in your title. That’s a major plus!
2. Be straight-forward, don’t use symbols, metaphors or anything that will make the reader think. Readers don’t have time to think.
3. Focus on form—(sonnets, villanelles, and haiku). Since you think in form, write in form.
4. Keep your poem in a rhyme-scheme. Why? Well, EVERYONE knows that all GOOD poems rhyme, the rest can be disregarded as a post-modern mess!
5. Only write in YOUR point of view. Write exactly what you believe, never try to portray the image of someone else. Better yet, start the poem with “I”.
6. Keep your poems untitled. Readers love to be creative and imagine what the title should and could be.
7. Write in the same place. If you write in your bedroom—always write there; if you write outside under a tree—always write there---why try variety and ruin a good thing?
8. Don’t ever base a character in a poem on someone you actually KNOW. Heaven forbid you get the piece published, and have to explain to the person—“this is you”.
9. Read, but if you don’t like a poem or a poet—just toss it. Don’t even question why you don’t appreciate the work.
10. Have no structure. Poetry is about limitless expressions, right? So in that sense, make your lines and stanzas as long as you wish. Just write exactly how you feel!
11. Don’t keep a journal. Journal causes too much self-reflection and you want to write for the moment, not yesterday.
12. Use clichés as much as possible. People like to read familiar phrases.
13. Not every line of a poem is important. Just make sure you have a good first and last line.
14.Poems don’t progress, that’s the difference between a story and a poem. Poems aren’t suppose to take you on a journey to learn.
14. Submit your poems to only websites. That way, you will never have to face the fact that your poetry SUCKS, because it will only be read by the friends and relatives to whom you give the site’s URL, and your friends will never tell you that reading your poetry is greater torture than letting a small, sharp-clawed guinea pig walk on their sunburned skin.
If you follow these guidelines, and start writing, you will be a “poet” in no time. Remember that poetry HAS to rhyme, and remember that the less you practice the better you are.
Joking aside—you might want to try doing exactly opposite of the “tips” in the list. And, since many webmasters (who are titling themselves Editor) aren’t doing their job, it’s up to you to learn to edit your work before you embarrass yourself.
report layout"report layout" How much should I pay to get a 1500 sqft house appraised in Kansas city and what should I expect in the report
The house was build in 1935 and is in central Kansas City, it has a few odd things about the layout and some probloms that need to be fixed. Im looking to get the house appraised for what it is worth as it is not the median home value in the area.
size and age do not matter, appraisal should run you $300 to $400 and will be a complete report, will give 3 or 4 comparisons to homes that sold recently in the area
a home inspection is different, it would be a report on the condition of the house and have nothing to do with the price of the home they cost less $100 to $200 and would be what a potential buyer would get
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technical writing guidelines_2"technical writing guidelines" How to write a Method Of Procedure (MOP)?
A good MOP is critical to managing a technical project. I have seen some good ones, but don't have any available to model a new MOP template in a MOP free shop.
Throughout the years the globalization of businesses has steadily increased causing a growing acceptance of a generalized set of standards for accountants across the world. In April 2001, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) was founded to undertake the responsibilities of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) established in 1973. The IASB is made up of fourteen members representing nine countries, including China, Japan, Australia, and the U.S., and is sponsored by a variety of financial institutions, companies, banks, and accounting firms. In 2002, a year after their establishment, the IASB united with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to combine their knowledge and develop a set of high-quality accounting standards that would be compatible with all countries in order to successfully carry out international business affairs and their accounting. This set of global accounting standards is referred to as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), 12,000 companies in 113 countries have already adopted the use of IFRS. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), one of the primary supporters of developing a set of standards to act as a guideline for financial reporting during transnational offerings, has encouraged the adoption of IFRS in the U.S. On November 14, 2008, the SEC announced that they anticipate the United States will adopt IFRS beginning in 2014, along with the roadmap and objectives which need to be achieved in order to meet the estimated timeline.
GAAP vs. IFRS
Although GAAP and IFRS still cover the same issues and provide guidance for accountants and their financial statements, there are many differences that must be adopted during the conversion process. In International Accounting Reporting Standards (IFRS): An AICPA Backgrounder developed in 2008, the AICPA states that the FASB and the IASB have been working to converge the topics from IFRS to U.S. GAAP in order to diminish any issues aroused by the key differences between the two sets of standards. The AICPA also lists some of the significant differences that still remain during the convergence projects:
IFRS does not permit Last In First Out (LIFO) as an inventory costing method.
IFRS uses a single-step method for impairment write-downs rather than the two-step method used in U.S. GAAP, making write-downs more likely.
IFRS has a different probability threshold and measurement objective for contingencies.
IFRS does not permit curing debt covenant violations after year-end.
IFRS guidance regarding revenue recognition is less extensive than GAAP and contains relatively little industry-specific instruction (AICPA, 2008).
The IFRS website (http://www.ifrs.com) also mentions these differences along with what they believe is the leading dissimilarity, “IFRS provides much less overall detail…IFRS fits into one book, about two inches thick. By contrast, U.S. GAAP contains approximately 17,000 pages of detailed rules and guidance” (“IFRS FAQs,” 2008). The U.S. must discover a way to complete their accounting without all of the extra guidelines given by U.S. GAAP. The FASB and the IASB both hope to resolve most of the major issues before the SEC permits publicly traded companies to apply IFRS to their accounting.
SEC Roadmap
Since 1988, the SEC has played a leading role in international efforts to acquire a staple set of accounting standards. A recurring issue that the SEC has brought up is that “issuers wishing to raise capital in more than one country are faced with the increased compliance costs and inefficiencies of preparing multiple sets of financial statements to comply with different jurisdictional accounting requirements” (AICPA, 2008). They pushed for a set of standards which companies with cross-border affairs could obey. On November 14, 2008, the SEC made a public statement and proposed a roadmap which included fundamental guidelines that are required to be completed by U.S. public companies to progress in the adoption of IFRS. On June 17, 2008, President Obama announced that extensive progress was to be made concerning the development of a global, premium set of accounting standards by the conclusion of 2009 (“IFRS FAQs,” 2008). According to the roadmap, between 2011 and 2012, Canadian, Indian, and Mexican companies are scheduled to adopt IFRS and between 2014 and 2016, large accelerated filers, accelerated filers, and smaller U.S. public companies will be required to switch to IFRS (AICPA, 2008). Although the timeline is possible, it is going to be difficult for companies to switch over so quickly and there will be numerous challenges arising during the process. More people need to be informed about IFRS and accepting of the conversion. The adoption requires educated, open-minded business people who are willing to learn and undertake these challenges.
Adoption of IFRS: Challenges and Opportunities
No matter how small the conversion process, many challenges are bound to arise. In an article titled “Guide to International Financial Reporting Standards,” the Center for Audit Quality mentions some of these challenges. Primarily, funding and staffing the IASB with experts who are confident and can function as an “independent standard-setting body” will be an issue. They also bring up the consistent adoption, application, and regulatory review which is necessary to achieve the “true benefits of a uniform set of accounting standards.” Lastly, the Center for Audit Quality brings up a well-known issue that it will be difficult to completely discontinue GAAP while some still believe that U.S. GAAP is the “true gold standard” for financial reporting (2009).
Obviously, there will also be struggles for anyone dealing with financial documents and the accounting profession. The AICPA stated that all parties involved in financial reporting must undertake comprehensive training, colleges and universities will need to add IFRS into their curriculum for students, professional associations and industry groups will need to include IFRS into all of their programs and materials, and lastly, IFRS will eventually be included in the CPA examination (AICPA, 2008). In an article titled “Using IFRS to Drive Business Development,” found in the Journal of Accountancy, Jefferey and Stephen mention that people can become educated about IFRS from conferences held by the AICPA, the IFRS website, a variety of seminars and books, and from different publications developed by the Big Four accounting firms (Deane & Heilman, 2009).
Aside from the all of the obstacles brought on by IFRS, there will also be a variety of opportunities that arise after the conversion process is complete. Most importantly, IFRS will put the U.S. on the same page as the rest of the world when it comes to financial reporting. This will protect U.S. capital markets, make cross-border investments easier, and encourage U.S. corporations to invest around the world. Financial reporting will also become less complex because of the decrease in standards given that IFRS is principle-based (Center for Audit Quality, 2009). Overall, there are a variety of challenges and opportunities developed by the conversion process; however, without a strong commitment by companies, accountants, and any other person involved in the accounting process, it will be very difficult to meet the SEC’s estimated adoption by 2014.
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appraisal report writing"appraisal report writing" Does the seller have to clean up house or yard before closing?
We have an offer accepted on a house, the appraisal and inspection are done. The house isn't really clean but not horrible, I can clean that myself and plan to so that it is done right. However, the back yard has all kinds of junk laying out in the back by the fence line, a barrel used for burning things with glass broke all around it, old boards, an old garage door motor, just a bunch a junk. I was wondering do they have to clean this up before we close on the house? I don't mind cleaning the house but that would be alot of work that I really don't feel that I should have to do. We did write after the inspection that we wanted it cleaned but that was on the repair report and I don't think I should have to use my $250 in repairs to clean their mess. What should I do to make sure this is taken care of? We are closing on May 15th. I have already had my contract accepted so is there anything I can do now before we close? We have a realtor but what is DYI?
If it was there when you wrote the contract then it will likely be there when you close.
You could ask your Realtor to see what could be done under your contract.
You mentioned $250. So I guess you have something in the contract that says the seller will do at least $250. of repairs if they are found. It probably also says if more than $250 of legitimate repairs are found the seller has to do them or you can back out-(you know-what would happen if the roof was found to be in horrible shape). Again ask your real estate person about all this.
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A job self audit report is that report that is drawn up by the employees themselves, regarding their own personal performances. At the end of each year the boss has a easy reference to the impression the employees have of themselves, the way they evaluate their performances, opportunities and skill development. Writing a job self audit report can also prove to be helpful for looking for new jobs or switching jobs. It can then be included in the resume.
One needs to know how to write a self-audit report by them because a lot depends upon how you write them.
One must first find out what are the specific skills that are required in the job that he is assigned with. Then he must make a list of all these skills and expertise that he needs. The computer programs that are to be made use of, the equipments that are used, the roles and duties you are given and that you fulfill. A detailed report of this should be made available to the boss or the boss might never be able to notice your significance in the work place.
Secondly, the job tips include the practice of making a record of all the achievements. In some offices a kind of incentive system exists where the employees who do well are rewarded each time. A record of these accomplishments needs to be made too. The projects that have been successfully pulled off by you or the successful project to which you were related to as a team member should too receive mentioning.
Highlight your strength points. All the things you are good at. Also make an enquiry with the other employees and confirm with them. Do not mention too many qualities only the major ones that are also affirmed by the coworkers must be highlighted. Make specific references and give detailed report of such instances where you have showcased your ability. Make references to your integrity and honesty.
Make a list of areas you could improve on. This would make your report seem more objective and authentic. Discuss about the shortcomings of this year and then move on immediately to what are the ways you have already devised in order to overcome them in the recent future. Give a report that would show the practical applicability of your plan of action.
Then finally make a list of all your occupational or employment goals. The employment tips would suggest you to make very pragmatic plans for the future. Goals should be such that they can be accomplished. In appropriate goals would only worsen your image since you wouldn't be able to achieve them.
Once you have mentioned your goals that are compatible to the goals of the company, you must also be informative about the knowledge, skills and equipments necessary for accomplishment of such goals.
Overall the self report audit should also be consistent with the impression others' have and your boss has about you. The better they match more benefits will you reap.
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Silas Reed, Writer for Hound, writes articles that inform and teach about different job profiles and career advice. Please visit http://www.hound.com/gjbrowsejobs.php for a list of some of the many job listings we offer in various fields.
Sustainability Reporting: The Global Reporting Initiative
The Global Reporting Initiative is made up of a large group of experts who collaborate on the development and improvement of global standards for sustainability reporting. Adopting the reporting standards outlined by the GRI is voluntary. With transparency and sustainability emerging as growing trends in the late 1990's, the GRI was created to provide companies with a standardized sustainability reporting framework. Dissatisfied with the level of transparency in corporate reporting, the GRI works to make sustainability reporting mandatory, as opposed to voluntary. In a previous post, "Social Responsibility Reporting Best Practices: Allstate," I discussed the application of the GRI reporting techniques at Allstate. The economic downturn has forced businesses and their leaders to make changes to their internal controls and business processes by adopting sustainable solutions.
The GRI provides guidance for companies, offering best practice reporting solutions, through the implementation of the G3 Guidelines, to increase transparency and emphasize the need for sustainable business practices. Breaking the reporting process down into various components and serving as a resource of best practice reporting examples, the GRI makes sustainability reporting far less daunting.
About the Global Reporting Initiative
The vision of the GRI is the desire that the disclosure on economic, environmental, and social performance becomes as common and comparable as financial reporting, and as important to organizational success. Through the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework, the GRI works to increase the transparency and exchange of sustainability related information. In 2009, GRI released the Amsterdam Declaration on Transparency and Reporting, which calls on the government in each country to make the disclosure of environmental, social and governance performance mandatory for companies. In the article "First GRI-Certified Training on Sustainable Reporting in Canada" Rock Lefebvre, Vice President, Research and Standards, at Certified General Accountants Association of Canada stated:
"The GRI Guidelines represent the best approach for achieving the goal of standardized sustainability reporting."
The GRI and the G3 Guidelines have formed collaborative partnerships with the UN Environment Programme, the UN Global Compact and the Earth Charter Initiative. A number of documents and agreements from other organizations- such as the OECD and ILO, have also been referenced for the purpose of creating the G3 Guidelines.
Reporting Framework
In an overview provided by the GRI, the G3 Guidelines:
"Provide guidance for organizations to disclose their sustainability performance. It's applicable to organizations of any size or type, and from any sector or geographic region, and has been used by thousands of organizations worldwide as the basis for their sustainability reporting. It facilitates transparency and accountability by organizations and provides stakeholders a universally-applicable, comparable framework from which to understand disclosed information. The Framework is continuously improved and expanded as knowledge of sustainability issues evolves and the needs of report makers and users change."
The reporting framework provides guidance on setting report boundaries, defining report quality and report content. When following the G3 Guidelines, companies must also include a company profile, sustainability strategy, management approach and key performance indicators for measuring sustainability initiatives. The GRI is continually involved in projects identifying and influencing the future trends related to sustainability. These projects help the GRI remain on top of current issues and make updates to the guidelines. Updates are made to the reporting framework by category, instead of overhauling all guidelines at the same time. Guideline updates are shaped by stakeholder input and the outcomes of the projects GRI is involved with.
Important Documents
The GRI publishes reports related to the progress made in sustainability reporting, government commitment to sustainability, as well as the achievements and progress made at GRI. Each year, the GRI publishes their own sustainability reports and last year, published their first Year in Review report, documenting the organization's progress towards established goals. A series of "Learning Publications" have been developed to assist business leaders integrate sustainability into their workplaces, beginning with basic concepts in reporting, understanding the value of sustainability reporting and innovative reporting examples.
Companies following the G3 reporting framework are invited to submit their reports to the GRI. In doing so, company names are added to a public list that's made available on the GRI website. GRI has prepared a number of tools to provide report makers with assistance, as preparing a sustainability report for the first time can be overwhelming. Templates, software, training and sample reports are just a few of the solutions GRI has to offer to those responsible for publishing a company's sustainability report.
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i-Sight is a case management software platform designed to simplify your process and provide outstanding reports. It's primarily configured to manage customer complaints and corrective actions, or employee relations, HR & ethics investigations. It's also used for a variety of other customized case management solutions. We blog at i-Sight.com, providing advice and tips to HR managers and investigators in regards to managing internal investigations.
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Scholarships for College Students 2010 - Register for $10K Scholarship Drawing
There are a lot of scholarships for college students 2010 that you can apply for to help with your educational expenses. We've looked for some of them and here's a few scholarships for college students 2010 you can apply for today. Find more scholarships that fit your needs by also doing your own research.
The first scholarship is a $10K scholarship drawing hosted at freecollegescholarships.net. The requirements to apply are that you must be at least 18 years old and live in the United States. By completing an easy, one-page registration form, you will be entered into the scholarship drawing. Don't miss a chance to win the scholarship, so register soon for the drawing.
The Society for Technical Communication is a professional organization for people developing technical information through such occupations as technical writing, editing, graphical design, interface design, and Web design. The goal of the society is to improve the transfer of information about science and technology from its developer (e.g., scientist, engineer, inventor) to its user. STC scholarships benefit students working toward this goal.
Remember to apply early to as many scholarship programs as you can but only for those you qualify for so you will not be wasting your time. Also, another good idea when applying for scholarships is to start doing it early on during the semester so as to have more time to complete more applications.
Importance of Technical Copywriting in Website Content Writing
SEO Copywritingprofessionals form an important part in Search Engine Optimization firms and web content development companies. The competitive internet market stresses more on informative and keyword-rich content. This makes search engine copywriting services more challenging to web companies. Most web companies have highly skilled SEO copywriter who delivers the best content in the field of web content writing. A Copywriting SEO professional updates web pages with unique and fresh content to ensure lively and informative articles for online readers.
Website copywriting services have diverse roles. These include creating content for online commercial ads, informative content related to web promotion, and other SEO related services. It is often assumed that SEO copywriting services are similar to technical writing services. But, there is a slight difference. Technical writers employ a form of technical communication and emphasize on technical aspects such as writing a tutorial or an operation of an electronic circuit or providing an in-depth guide on web development and network configuration. An SEO copywriter focuses more on promoting a product, writing reviews and persuading readers to buy the product.
Technical copywriting services appeal more to readers who love to read in-depth articles dealing with technical information on products. According to studies, almost 70 percent of buyers search the internet for the detailed information on product applications. In a competitive market, websites need to provide technically accurate information for potential buyers. In such situations, the services of technical copywriters are hired. These professional copywriters have a sound understanding of B2B web marketing. They not only have strong language skills but also have the ability to grasp the high evolved principles of modern technical communications.
Search engine copywriting companies employ both the services of technical copywriter and SEO copywriter. The companies employ both services to suit different customer requirements. Website copywriting is an important aspect of a website. It is essential to look out for creative as well as technical copywriters if you want to excel in your online business.
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I am the webmaster at www.synapseinteractive.com - an SEO company having expert SEO copywriters serving SEO copywriting services to businesses in India and abroad.
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