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Research & Writing Essay Instructions
This research and writing assignment may take four hours.
- Choose one inspection article from the Library of Inspection Articles or choose one illustration from the Illustration Gallery that directly relates to an attic, some insulation or ventilation, or a set of interior stairs.
- Research and study the article or illustration.
- In the box below titled “Your Essay," write an essay that describes what you’ve learned from reading and studying the article or illustration.
Your essay must meet the following criteria:
- It must be written in English.
- It must be at least 80 words in length.
- It must be written at a minimum 4th-grade level.
- It must sufficiently comment upon the chosen article or illustration that you chose.
Upload and submit an inspection image or the chosen illustration along with the essay.
This research and writing assignment is very similar to what a home inspector does during a home inspection--researching and studying inspection images and illustrations, studying and referring to and applying a Standards of Practice, taking inspection images, making observations, describing components, determining the condition of those components, formulating opinions, making recommendations to correct (if needed), proposing the implication of not making corrections to a defect (if observed), writing notes, and communicating observations in written form.
Please continue with the course after submitting your essay. If it does not meet the criteria, you will be notified by email to rewrite it.
Bathroom are one of the most important sections of the house to inspect for water damage. The shower and toilet systems can easily present leaking and moisture issues in the floor, wall or plumbing system. It’s important to look for detached lavatories, showers and sinks that do not drain properly and also that the water pressure is optimal. In addition, all electrical outlets should be GFCI for safety, these outlets need to be tested with a device and also with the own reset system.