Output Design Dr. Merle P. Martin CSU Sacramento

Agenda t Report Characteristics t Report Types t Report Structure t Output Design Tactics t Inquiry-based Systems

Report Characteristics t Characteristics u frequency u distribution u format t Frequency u periodic u as required v ad hoc v on demand

Characteristics ( continued ) t Distribution u internal u external u different audience / needs t Format u fixed u user designed ( e.g., inquiry )

Report Types t Detail u Figure 12-12, page 388 t Resource Status u Figure 12-13, page 389 t Summary ( Management) u Figure 12-14, page 389

Report Structure t Title Line t Headings t Body t Footings t Summary Page t Figure 12-11, page 388

Output Design Tactics t Aesthetics t Strategic value t Distribution testing u who really needs it? t Field selection ( 80 columns ) t Design for change u e.g., field size

Inquiry-based Systems t No formal reports u ad-hoc and user designed t SQL t Transferred to disk for later retrieval u Print Preview mode t Information Clearinghouse

Concepts to Remember t Report Characteristics t Report Types t Report Structures t Design Tactics t Inquiry-based Systems