Areas of focus:
• analyzing data
• preparing a graphic to clearly communicate necessary information
• identifying bottom–line
• organizing information effectively for the readers’ needs
Scenario/Context:
You are an intern in the quality control department at Sweetheart Candy Co. You are regularly
asked to create graphics and draft messages that will be used internally within the company.
Since these messages are used in–house, they do not need to provide a lot of context or
background information. The graphs you create must be independently understandable,
however, as they may be used within various documents and materials.
Task/Action Needed:
You need to analyze the data given on p. 2 to create a graphic comparing the taste of two
batches of candy made with different sweeteners. You also need to prepare a brief
accompanying message. (For instance, write an email draft that could be sent out with the
graph attached.)
What your readers will most want to know is what sweetener they should use for future
production. Be sure to explain the rationale for your recommendation.
Taste Codes:
5=extremely sweet
4=very sweet
3=balanced
2=mildly sweet
1=not at all sweet
Candy Batch made w/ Sweetener A
Sweetener A – ID
Number of Taste
Tester
Taste
Code
1001 5
1002 4
1003 5
1004 3
1005 4
1006 3
1007 5
1008 4
1009 4
1010 4
Candy Batch made w/ Sweetener B
Sweetener B – ID
Number of Taste
Tester
Taste
Code
2001 3
2002 3
2003 4
2004 3
2005 2
2006 3
2007 2
2008 2
2009 4
2010 3
