From our first beach front property in 1969 (pictured above), to our
latest all-inclusive surf-side resort on the
Jovian moon Europa, Rodrigue Investment Properties continues to seek out,
develop, and offer for purchase the finest offworld properties available
in the galaxy.
WELCOME to our real
estate family. You have been selected to assist in the
further development of properties within our own Solar System.
As you know, recent trends in tourism have seen
travelers stay closer to their home planet, while demanding
the finest of amenities. Rodrigue Investment Properties has committed itself to finding new ways to exploit
our holdings within our own solar system, in order to maximize
our profit margins. Your
task is to make that vision a reality.
THE TASK: Shortly, you will be asked to choose a location currently under development by Rodrigue Investment Properties. Rodrigue Investment Properties holds "options" on many exciting properties here in our lovely solar system, each of these locations has much to offer our investors, though it often takes a creative business person to help our investors see the sometimes hidden fabulous nature of these properties. Your task is to prepare support materials for an upcoming presentation for key prospective investors. While you will not actually be pitching our idea to our investors, your support materials will play a key part in moving this business idea forward.
Your Brochure must include the following information:
Name and location of planet/moon,
Size of the planet or moon,
Size of the planet or moon compared to Earth, stated and illustrated
Distance from the Sun,
Surface conditions on the planet or moon (atmospheric composition, surface composition, temperature),
Length of a day on the planet (rotation rate),
Time it takes the planet to make one revolution around our sun (which of course determines the length of one year on the planet)
Finally, you should include in your brochure a description, or illustration, of what amenities, activities and special features will make this property worthy of Rodrigue Investment Properties, Offworld Farscape Fantasies, Incorporated's fine reputation.
Your BluePrints should include the following information:
Your BluePrints must illustrate your vision for what the property will look like, once the client's investment has been secured. You must include whatever special features, based on environmental conditions, will be necessary. (e.g. Oxygen, Climate Control)
Your BluePrints will also provide an illustration or map of your proposed property. You may draw, copy, clip or create this illustration.
Your Advertising Poster should be 8.5 X11 inches in size and designed to be eye catching and to attract the attention of our clients. Your poster should include the name of the resort, its location and illustrate a number of features that make this resort one of the solar system's finest.
Views of the Universe from the Hubble Telescope
Planets, Moons and Stars ThinkQuest
KidsAstronomy.com
The Nine Planets, A Multi-Media Tour
Virtual Solar System by NationalGeographic
Moons of the Solar System
JPL Mars Exploration Rovers
Welcome to the Planets: NASA
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/
Sedna Information
The Planetary Picture List
NASA Solar System Exploration
General Solar System Information
Check out some of our other popular properties!
HELPFUL HINTS FROM OUR AWARD WINNING AGENTS:
Sha-Kee-Rah, our agent from the Venus Institute
of Resorts and Unusual Sales
Listen up people, we're here to sell property, not to discuss Earth's technological limitations. Actually, we're not even selling the property, (since we don't really own it in a technical, or legal, sense). We're pretty sure that no one else owns the property though, so as soon as our investors come up with the cold, hard cash, we're pretty sure that we could swing a deal.
The other thing is that people really want to plan for the future, and we're in the "making dreams come true business". Our goal is to have plans in place for how the properties will be utilized, when and if the technology to make our client's dreams a reality is available.
You need to brainstorm ways to make a resort property work at the selected locations. First become familiar with what your location has to offer. Lots of people might call these "challenges to human survival" on a given planet, but we prefer to think of these as "opportunities yet to be exploited". When you're familiar with your properties' environment, brainstorm how you could take advantage of the natural environment to make a real tourist destination a reality in that location. Use your imaginations, be creative! How else could we have opened a "beach front" property on Earth's moon? I mean, think about it, lots of real estate agents might have given up on the idea, since the moon has NO liquid water. Here at Rodrigue Investment Properties, Inc. however, we refuse to turn our noses up to a perfectly good beach front property, even if that's all that there is, beach, beach and more beach.
To compare a planet's size to Earth's size, in order to find out how much bigger or smaller it may be than our planet, the procedure is rather simple. First find the planet or moon's diameter, and divide that number by Earth's diameter. If the number that you get is less than 1.0 then the planet or moon is smaller than Earth. For example, if the number that you get is 0.5, then that planet is about half as large as Earth. If the number is greater than 1.0 then the planet is LARGER THAN EARTH. For example, if you divide the planet's diameter by Earth's diameter and get a result of say, 8.7, then that planet is 8.7 times larger than Earth. If you were making a scale model, then you would decide how large you wanted Earth to be, then, simply multiply that number by the result that you got when you divided the planet's diameter by Earth's diameter. For example, if we made Earth 5 inches in diameter on our model, and a planet was 8.7 times larger than Earth, then the planet would be (8.7 X 5 inches) in diameter or 43.5 inches in diameter.
This same technique will work when visualizing how much further from the sun a given planet is than the Earth. Simply divide distance BY Earth's distance from the sun. If the result is less than 1.0, then the planet is closer to the sun than Earth. If the number is more than 1.0, then the planet is that many times further from the sun than is the Earth.
This rubric will be used to judge the overall effect of your Brochure
This rubric will be used to judge your BluePrints.
THE TASK: Shortly, you will be asked to choose a location currently under development by Rodrigue Investment Properties. Rodrigue Investment Properties holds "options" on many exciting properties here in our lovely solar system, each of these locations has much to offer our investors, though it often takes a creative business person to help our investors see the sometimes hidden fabulous nature of these properties. Your task is to prepare support materials for an upcoming presentation for key prospective investors. While you will not actually be pitching our idea to our investors, your support materials will play a key part in moving this business idea forward.
- Your support materials will take three forms: 1. An 8 X 10 inch advertising poster illustrating the property and calling attention to some of the properties key features. 2. A sales brochure filled with information about the property. 3. "Blueprints" of one major attraction on the property. This may be a hotel or resort complex, recreational facilities, or any other amenity which is designed to draw clients (and their cash) to our property.
Your Brochure must include the following information:
Name and location of planet/moon,
Size of the planet or moon,
Size of the planet or moon compared to Earth, stated and illustrated
Distance from the Sun,
Surface conditions on the planet or moon (atmospheric composition, surface composition, temperature),
Length of a day on the planet (rotation rate),
Time it takes the planet to make one revolution around our sun (which of course determines the length of one year on the planet)
Finally, you should include in your brochure a description, or illustration, of what amenities, activities and special features will make this property worthy of Rodrigue Investment Properties, Offworld Farscape Fantasies, Incorporated's fine reputation.
Your BluePrints should include the following information:
Your BluePrints must illustrate your vision for what the property will look like, once the client's investment has been secured. You must include whatever special features, based on environmental conditions, will be necessary. (e.g. Oxygen, Climate Control)
Your BluePrints will also provide an illustration or map of your proposed property. You may draw, copy, clip or create this illustration.
Your Advertising Poster should be 8.5 X11 inches in size and designed to be eye catching and to attract the attention of our clients. Your poster should include the name of the resort, its location and illustrate a number of features that make this resort one of the solar system's finest.
Views of the Universe from the Hubble Telescope
Planets, Moons and Stars ThinkQuest
KidsAstronomy.com
The Nine Planets, A Multi-Media Tour
Virtual Solar System by NationalGeographic
Moons of the Solar System
JPL Mars Exploration Rovers
Welcome to the Planets: NASA
http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/
Sedna Information
The Planetary Picture List
NASA Solar System Exploration
General Solar System Information
Check out some of our other popular properties!
HELPFUL HINTS FROM OUR AWARD WINNING AGENTS:
Sha-Kee-Rah, our agent from the Venus Institute
of Resorts and Unusual Sales
Listen up people, we're here to sell property, not to discuss Earth's technological limitations. Actually, we're not even selling the property, (since we don't really own it in a technical, or legal, sense). We're pretty sure that no one else owns the property though, so as soon as our investors come up with the cold, hard cash, we're pretty sure that we could swing a deal.
The other thing is that people really want to plan for the future, and we're in the "making dreams come true business". Our goal is to have plans in place for how the properties will be utilized, when and if the technology to make our client's dreams a reality is available.
You need to brainstorm ways to make a resort property work at the selected locations. First become familiar with what your location has to offer. Lots of people might call these "challenges to human survival" on a given planet, but we prefer to think of these as "opportunities yet to be exploited". When you're familiar with your properties' environment, brainstorm how you could take advantage of the natural environment to make a real tourist destination a reality in that location. Use your imaginations, be creative! How else could we have opened a "beach front" property on Earth's moon? I mean, think about it, lots of real estate agents might have given up on the idea, since the moon has NO liquid water. Here at Rodrigue Investment Properties, Inc. however, we refuse to turn our noses up to a perfectly good beach front property, even if that's all that there is, beach, beach and more beach.
Don't focus on what
a property HASN'T got, focus on what it HAS,
and make that work for you, and our clients.
GUIDELINES FROM OUR LEGAL
DEPARTMENT:
You've gotta sell it people.
Convince your investors that they would be a fool
to take a pass on this opportunity. Persuade them
to see the property as you see it. Picture that
glass as half full, not half empty.
Also, try not to break any intergalactic laws by actually telling an untruth. There's a fine line between deceiving someone, and simply persuading them to see things your way. We're in the happiness business here, matching people up with their dream properties, and matching Rodrigue Investment Properties, Inc. up with cash. It's a win-win situation. Potentially.
Also, try not to break any intergalactic laws by actually telling an untruth. There's a fine line between deceiving someone, and simply persuading them to see things your way. We're in the happiness business here, matching people up with their dream properties, and matching Rodrigue Investment Properties, Inc. up with cash. It's a win-win situation. Potentially.
FROM OUR ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT:
HOW TO USEFULLY COMPARE OTHER PLANETS TO EARTH
In
order
to make it easier for our clients to understand the
scale of our solar system, we always compare each of the
planets or moons on which a property will be located
with the Earth ( a planet with which most of our clients
are familiar).HOW TO USEFULLY COMPARE OTHER PLANETS TO EARTH
In order
to compare
ANY aspect of a planet(or moon) to Earth,
all you need to do is divide by Earth's values.
To compare a planet's size to Earth's size, in order to find out how much bigger or smaller it may be than our planet, the procedure is rather simple. First find the planet or moon's diameter, and divide that number by Earth's diameter. If the number that you get is less than 1.0 then the planet or moon is smaller than Earth. For example, if the number that you get is 0.5, then that planet is about half as large as Earth. If the number is greater than 1.0 then the planet is LARGER THAN EARTH. For example, if you divide the planet's diameter by Earth's diameter and get a result of say, 8.7, then that planet is 8.7 times larger than Earth. If you were making a scale model, then you would decide how large you wanted Earth to be, then, simply multiply that number by the result that you got when you divided the planet's diameter by Earth's diameter. For example, if we made Earth 5 inches in diameter on our model, and a planet was 8.7 times larger than Earth, then the planet would be (8.7 X 5 inches) in diameter or 43.5 inches in diameter.
Now,
go
back
and reread this section.
This same technique will work when visualizing how much further from the sun a given planet is than the Earth. Simply divide distance BY Earth's distance from the sun. If the result is less than 1.0, then the planet is closer to the sun than Earth. If the number is more than 1.0, then the planet is that many times further from the sun than is the Earth.
EVALUATION:
This rubric will be used to judge the content of your brochure
This rubric will be used to judge the content of your brochure
| SCORE |
Size/Distance |
Surface Conditions |
Length of Day/Year |
Vision |
Amenities Activities Special Features |
| 4 |
Size
of planet is accurate AND
accurately compared to Earth.
Distance is accurate. |
All
surface conditions are completely
and accurately described. |
Length of day and year are both accurately, and clearly reported. | Your
vision
for the property is complete and
understandable. All environmental
conditions necessary for human
survival have been considered, and
are fully described.. |
Several
amenities
or special features are fully
described and explained
completely and
understandably. |
| 3 |
Size
of planet is accurate, comparison
to Earth is inaccurate. Distance is accurate. |
Surface
conditions
are
mostly completely and accurately
described. Minor omissions. |
Length
of
day and year are accurate, though
slightly unclear. |
Vision
is
mostly complete and
understandable.
Minor lapses in
descriptions regarding
necessary conditions for
human survival are
evident. |
Several
amenities
or special features are mostly
completely described in an
understandable manner. |
| 2 |
Size of
planet is slightly inaccurate,
comparison to Earth is greatly
inaccurate. Distance is
slightly inaccurate. |
Surface
conditions
are only partially described,
larger omissions in details are
evident, or some details are noted
incorrectly. |
Lapses
exist
in the length of day or year on
the planet, in terms of accuracy
or clarity. |
Vision
is
partially complete. More
significant lapses are evident in
the area of environmental needs
for human survival. |
A
small number of amenities are
described, but the description
leaves out many details. |
| 1 |
Size,
comparison and Distance are
all greatly inaccurate. |
Major
lapses
exist in the description of
surface conditions on the planet. |
Major
lapses
in the accuracy of the
descriptions or clarity of the
descriptions. |
Major
problems
in getting humans to survive on
this property. This is CNN
special report material for sure.. |
An
attempt
is made to describe proposed
amenities or special features,
but most important details are
missing. |
This rubric will be used to judge the overall effect of your Brochure
| Score |
Neatness |
Layout |
Graphics |
Overall |
| 4 |
Text and Graphics are neatly
done and visually attractive to the viewer. Fonts are approriate for the task, and are not distracting or difficult to read. The Brochure itself looks professionally done and text and graphic choices compliment one another and add to the overall effectiveness of the brochure. |
Layout is very effective. The
various elements of the brochure are clearly delineated and the information is easy for the viewer to access. Text and Graphics are appropriate to the task, and add to the overall effectiveness of the brochure. |
Graphic choices compliment the overall
effect of the brochure. The images chosen
support the text and serve to clarify the
characteristics of the resort property. |
This brochure is exceptionally well done in
all respects. |
| 3 |
Text and Graphics are relatively neatly done
and relatively attractive to the viewer. Fonts are somewhat difficult to read or somewhat distracting to the reader. Text and Graphics choices at times do not attractively meld together. The brochure is well done, but some areas could use improvement. |
Layout is moderately effective. Most
of the required elements of the brochure are clearly
delineated and the information is moderately easy
for the viewer to access. |
Graphic choices mostly compliment the
overall effect of the brochure. Most images support
the text and clarify the characteristics of the
resort, while others seem contrive or confusing. |
This brochure is moderately well done in all
respects. There are a relatively small number
of areas needing minor improvement. |
| 2 |
Text and Graphics are present, though do not
add in any considerable way to the effectiveness of
the brochure. //Font choices are generally confusing
or difficult to read.//Many obvious problems are not
corrected. |
Layout is somewhat effective. Some
important elements of the brochure are missing, or
poorly done. Too much information is lost to
the viewer. |
Some graphics choices make sense, and some
do not. Areas needing graphics of some sort
exist without appropriate graphics. |
The brochure is somewhat well done.
There are too many areas needing improvement. |
| 1 |
Limited text and graphics.//Fonts are
distracting. //Let's face it, this is poorly done. |
Layout is pretty confusing. Lots of
information is difficult to find, or missing
entirely. |
Graphics are so poorly done as to be
entirely ineffective, or non existent. |
The brochure is poorly done, let's face it. |
This rubric will be used to judge your BluePrints.
| Score |
Layout |
Resort
Illustration |
Challenges to
Human Survival |
Overall |
| 4 |
BluePrint is easy to read and
understand. It is complex and detailed. |
Resort Amenities are clearly
illustrated. |
All challenges to human survival are
discussed, downplayed, and resolved in such a way
that our clients will live to see another day. |
Fantastic BluePrints! This is a really
cool resort. |
| 3 |
BluePrint is moderately easy to read and
understand. It is moderately complex and detailed. |
Most resort amenities are clearly
illustrated, some are not. |
Most challenges to human survival are
discussed, downplayed, and resolved so that most of
our clients will lead long and productive lives
after their vacation with us. |
Not bad at all. A serious attempt was
made. There were a few minor problems, but
overall, people would really like this resort. |
| 2 |
BluePrint is somewhat confusing or difficult
to understand. The reader suspects that details are present, but many are lost in the shuffle. |
Some resort amenities are clearly
illustrated, most are not. |
Some challenges to human survival are dealt
with, and many are not. Most of our guests
probably wouldn't book another trip with us.
Some of our guests, uh, didn't make it. |
We really needed to pay a bit more attention to
detail. |
| 1 |
BluePrint is confusing. BluePrint is
overly simplistic and lacks detail. |
The illustration is overly
simplistic.//Common sense amenities are missing, or
not shown.//Why would someone pay to go to this
place? |
This is bad. We really should have provided for (air to breathe, warm temperatures, a food and water supply, a reliable supply of power, and transportation, and medical care, and technological suppport. Oh, and protection from cosmic rays. That too. |
BluePrints were simplistic, or just plain
poorly done. |
This rubric will be used to judge your
Advertising Poster
Your final score will be a reflection of the scores you achieve on each of the above rubrics .
Your scores will be sent to our business office for conversion to Rodrigue Investment Properties, Offworld Farscape FAntasies dollars.
Your Rodrigue Investment Properties Offworld Farscape Fantasies dollars can be converted to the currency of your choice in many convenient locations around the Galaxy.
See any RipOff Representative for details.
Void Where Prohibited by Law.
| Score |
Layout |
Graphics |
Text |
Features/Overall |
| 4 |
Poster is attractive and catches the eye. There is a clear message. The purpose of the graphics chosen and text used is clear, and the poster presents a convincing argument in favor of this resort. |
Graphics choices are clear, high quality, interesting and effectively engage the viewer. |
Both choice of font, and written text itself is highly readable, visible and effective for the task. Written text is engaging and draws the reader into the magic world of this resort. |
The poster calls to the readers attention several unique features of this resort. The poster was highly effective. |
| 3 |
Poster contains a clear message, but is organized in such a way that some of the message is lost. The poster is only effective when viewed closely, and has little "eye catching" quality. |
Graphics choices are moderately effective for their task. |
Font choice is moderately effective for the task. Written text is moderately engaging, and draws the reader into the magic world of this resort to some extent. |
At least one of this resorts unique features is detailed in the poster. The poster was moderately effective. |
| 2 |
Poster does not contain a clear message,
but is somewhat eye catching. More attention needs to be given to catching and keeping our clients' interest in this property. |
Graphics choices are minimally effective for their task. |
Font choices are somewhat difficult to read, or are somewhat ineffective for their purpose. Written text is brief, or only partially engages the reader. A bit more editing of this text would have increased the overall effectiveness of the piece. |
An attempt was made to illustrate a feature of
this resort but it was only partially effective. The poster was minimally effective. |
| 1 |
The poster is mostly ineffective. It
neither catches the eye, nor effectively "sells" the viewer on the unique qualities of this resort property. |
Graphics choices are not effective. They are not of high quality, they do not engage the viewers interest, and they do not enhance the overall effect of the poster. No graphics may be present. |
Font choice is poor. Written text is extremely limited and barely engages the readers' interest. Words can paint a picture, and your choices of which words to use needs to be carefully considered. |
The poster simply doesn't do a very good job at
all of letting people know why they would want to spend their money here. |
Your final score will be a reflection of the scores you achieve on each of the above rubrics .
Your scores will be sent to our business office for conversion to Rodrigue Investment Properties, Offworld Farscape FAntasies dollars.
Your Rodrigue Investment Properties Offworld Farscape Fantasies dollars can be converted to the currency of your choice in many convenient locations around the Galaxy.
See any RipOff Representative for details.
Void Where Prohibited by Law.
| Brochure
Content |
40% |
| Brochure
Design |
10% |
| BluePrints |
25% |
| Advertising
Poster |
25% |