Executive Summary Assignment

Title for your abstract

Executive summary

“When to Automate Translation Processes: Calculating Cost along the Automation Continuum” A Lionbridge White Paper, published by Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.

Audience

Corporate executives and/or managers who potentially are interested in localization services (but are not necessarily publications specialists)

Purpose

Front matter for technically informative white paper and potential first contact leading to sales pitch

Min/max length

200–250 words (excluding title)

Suggested process for development

Preparation

1. Read the source document quickly to understand the gist.
2. Re-read the source document carefully, noting headings, topic sentences, key terms, etc.
3. Analyze for assumptions, problems, solutions, limitations, implications, and opportunities.
4. Re-read the article information about writing an executive summary.
5. Consider the implications of the given rhetorical situation for priorities, tone, etc.
6. Develop a brief outline identifying content and sequence for your paper.
7. Review the source document to ensure that your outline covers essential content.

Drafting

Draft your paper, keeping the word count limit in mind.

Review & revision

1. Check the word count of your draft, identifying how much you must add or cut.
2. Read your draft, imaginatively projecting yourself as the intended audience.
3. Evaluate your draft in terms of what is required for this type of document.
4. Refer to your notes on the relevant article to be sure that you have covered major issues.
5. Revise your draft substantively, as indicated by your reviews.
6. Paragraph the text, copyedit, and re-check the word count.
7. Prepare for final submission, per the requirements below.

Requirements

• Do not include a separate title page.
• Do not include or reference any graphics.
• Double-space using Times New Roman (12 pt), and standard indents and margins.
• Position your title (provided above) centered above the text of your executive.
• In the upper right corner, add your name and word count (text only, excluding title).
• Save your file as a PDF and upload to the class iLearn site.