Prefatory Parts Memo of Transmittal Title Page Table of Contents List of Illustration Executive Summary

Memo of Transmittal To transmit the report to the reader First paragraph - “Here is the report. . . ” Middle paragraph - allude to problem statement, factors, recommendations Last paragraph - goodwill closing and contact information

Example only - You will use MEMO

Title Page Title Complete identification of authorizer (or recipient) Complete identification of yourself Date of writing Centered and spaced top to bottom

TABLE OF CONTENTS Level 5 heading TABLE OF CONTENTS. Left column titled Item (bold, underlined) lists the major headings and sub-headings with leader to right column page number Right column titled Page (bold, underlined). Contains page numbers - all aligned at right margin. Double space above and below headings of highest level of division. Headings below this level should be uniformly single-spaced.

List of Illustrations List of figures (numbered consecutively beginning from 1.) and tables (numbered consecutively beginning from 1) Uses leaders . . . . . . .

Executive Summary Report in miniature (starting with information from the Overview section onward). Summarizes essential facts. Includes problem statement, factors, primary analyses, summary, conclusions, and recommendations. Indirect order One page Single spaced (double space between paragraphs)

References Appendices Blank page Binding back cover Supplementary Parts References Appendices Blank page Binding back cover

References Reference page begins on a separate page immediately after the recommendation and implementation. “REFERENCES” is a level-5 heading. Use APA style to list references. List alphabetical by author last name. Double space the references and use hanging indent format.

Purdue University Online Writing Lab References Purdue University Online Writing Lab http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html

Appendices Each appendix has its own cover page. Type “APPENDIX,” if only one item (level-5 heading). If more then one appendix, identify them sequentially (Appendix A, Appendix B, etc). Place the name of the item directly under the word “APPENDIX,” also formatted as a level-5 heading Number the appendix cover page and list in Table of Contents Referenced item is entered immediately after the cover page

Insert one blank page at end of report Turn in three (3) copies Bound Report – use ONLY comb binding with transparent top and opaque backing Unbound Report – stapled once in upper left-hand corner Electronic Report – submitted through Turnitin (see class Blackboard link)