Introduction to university life and academic writing

Must criteria are required items, and want criteria are desired items. Must 

and want criteria can be either task or operational items.        Next slide……

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Establish a Checklist of  Criteria

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For example, in deciding what computer to buy, your department might 

arrive at the following criteria:

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MUSTS

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Must not cost more than $1,500 (top allotment for office purchases).

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• Must include a 17-inch monitor.

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• Must have a 100GB hard drive.

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• Must include a CD/DVD burner.      Next slide………..

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Establish a Checklist of  Criteria

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For example, in deciding what computer to buy, your department might arrive at the 

following criteria:

WANTS 

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Includes a printer. 

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Cost of  computer low enough to allow for flat-screen monitor upgrade.

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Keyboard comfortable to use. 

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Business software included in cost of  computer. 

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Hard drive larger than 100GB. 

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Speakers produce music-quality sound.

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