Part 1: Choose a topic:
Read the topics listed below, and select the option that most appeals to you; this will be the topic for your Brochure or Newsletter:.
A policy for a new dress code where you currently work (or choose a specific employer for whom you would like to work).
Part 2: Conduct research
two sources that help you learn more about your chosen topic. You will need to cite both sources in your newsletter/brochure – both directly after your cite information from the source, but also at the end of your document like a Works Cited or References page.
You will use APA or MLA formatting, whichever format you are most comfortable with, but be sure to cite within your document using a parenthetical citation as well as at the end of the document to list all information for both sources.
Rely on the resources from the Purdue OWL’s website to assist with formatting guidelines.
Part 3: Find or create visuals
Your newsletter/brochure must include at least two visual elements. These can be in the form of charts, graphs, royalty-free photos, photographs you have taken (images specific to your employment, college/university, or community can add authenticity to your brochure!), and so forth, but you must place the visuals thoughtfully within your document. If you include a visual from a source, be sure the source is licensed under creative commons or from a royalty free site like Pexels, but also cite where the visual comes from in your document.
Part 4: Write the information on your topic, policy, or procedure
Be sure to give context and have a two to three sentence paragraph, along with lists and bullet points. Appeal to readers and consider space, formatting, and design as rhetorical means of communicating your message.
Step 5: Design your document
You will now take your information and incorporate your elements into a newsletter or a brochure. Again, be sure to use parenthetical citations for sources within the document itself and also at the end of your document. Create a professional brochure or newsletter that matches the message you are trying to convey to your audience. All elements are important – from fonts to spacing to visuals.
The final document must be at least two pages in length. Brochures can be tri-fold, three-panel, or two-sided, based upon context, content, and audienc
