Administrative CommunicationThis assignment allows you to choose the content area of interest to you (K-12 or Higher Ed) and a scenario to write about. Choose one of the scenarios/topics from either I. K-12 or II. Higher Education; each scenario/topic has two parts to fulfill (a & b).Regardless of the content area (k-12 or Higher Ed) and the Scenario (#1 or #2 under k-12 or Higher Ed), the paper section is a two page description of the issue (using citations) and the letter is a separate page written in proper business letter format (see specifics below: Required Elements). The paper portion should not be written as a narrative but rather from a factual viewpoint with citations. You may then include a short narrative if you wish but do not have to do so.I. K-12K-12 Scenarios/Topics:1. The school has just received bad news about student learning based on state assessments. For the second year in a row, the school averages on math and reading are far below grade level and in fact, are among the worst in the state.2. Several students have contacted local television and newspaper reporters about their intention to demand that the school hire more culturally diverse teachers who will understand student issues regarding their language, dress and style customs, and cultural issues.Required Elements:a. The first part of the assignment – choose one of the scenarios/topics for k-12 below and write a two page description of the issue, include three references, state who in your fictitious organization should address this issue, and why you believe that is the case – although short in page length, make sure this is written with an introduction (outlining the above three elements), a body (fully addressing each element), and a conclusion (tie all main points together). For example, if you believe the school counselor is the appropriate person to communicate to parents, thoroughly describe why you believe that person should address the issue with parents.b. The second part of the assignment -- write the actual letter to be sent to all parents; the letter (using proper APA format for a business letter) should appear following the two page description and reference page as an appendix (and referred to in the body of the paper). Make sure the letter provides some background information, a decision regarding the issue, and a way for parents to respond if they are interested. The letter, like the rest of the paper, should be in Times Roman font, 12 pt. type size, and all black (you do not need to use or simulate letterhead of a fictitious school but may do so if you choose).ORII. Higher EducationHigher Ed Scenarios/Topics:1. There have been a series of assaults on students during the daytime, including students in the library, classrooms, and dormitories.2. Students have planned several demonstrations on campus to protest tuition and fee hikes. The university has faced severe budget cuts that affect all programs and has said the increases are effective immediately.Required Elements:a. The first part of the assignment -- choose one of the scenarios/topics for higher education below and write a two page description of the issue, include three references, state who in your fictitious organization should address the issue, and why you believe that person(s) should tackle this communication. Although short in page length, make sure this is written with an introduction (outlining the above three elements), a body (fully addressing each element), and a conclusion (tie all main points together).b. The second part of the assignment -- write the actual letter to be sent to all parents; the letter (using proper APA format for a business letter) should appear following the two page description and reference page as an appendix (and referred to in the body of the paper). Make sure the letter provides some background information, a decision regarding the issue, and a way for parents to respond if they are interested. The letter, like the rest of the paper, should be in Times Roman font, 12 pt. type size, and all black (you do not need to use or simulate letterhead of a fictitious school but may do so if you choose).Paper, in APA format (title page, Intro, body with supporting details, conclusion, and 3 references), is due Sunday night at 11:59pm. It is highly recommended you use the Writing Studio (Consultation form is in the Readings folder) so please allow for time to submit and incorporate feedback before the deadline.

This writing project includes a comprehensive application of the elements of critical reasoning that we are studying in this course. The main objective is to use the critical thinking strategies described in the course to analyze and evaluate contrasting arguments. You can preview the requirements for the final paper in the Week 8 assignment below. This is not an opinion piece or persuasive essay. The goal is to present contrasting arguments using information from credible sources and to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these positions using content from the course. As you put this together, are you following the critical analysis process that we emphasize in critical reasoning? This means fairly considering all research equally before reaching a conclusion. Your rough draft should include 1–2 paragraphs for each of the following elements: Introduction: Identify the issue/topic. Provide the necessary background and important recent developments. Define key terms and concepts. Arguments and Counterarguments: Summarize the best arguments on both sides of the issue. Include relevant research from credible sources used to support each conclusion. Evaluation of Critical Thinking: Assess the strength of the arguments and the quality of thinking surrounding this issue. Identify weaknesses in critical thinking such as fallacies, rhetorical devices, vague language, and cognitive biases. Provide specific examples of how these weaknesses appear in arguments, using terminology and definitions from the course Evaluate the quality of scientific and anecdotal evidence using the standards of inductive and deductive reasoning described in the course. Consider the quality of causal relationship, analogies, generalizations, and/or moral reasoning. Conclusion: Analyze the totality of research and offer a critical thinker’s response to the issue. Identify your own position and experience with the issue and explain how your thinking of the subject has evolved as a result of your analysis. You must use a minimum of 5 research references in APA Style and include in-text citations in your paragraphs. Include a minimum of 3 academic peer-reviewed books or journal articles. Other sources may be used as supplemental sources, such as journalistic, government, web-based, or media sources. Sources should not include dictionaries, encyclopedias, or general information websites like Wikipedia. Consult your instructor regarding any source of which you unsure.