Writing Formal Reports IS 2200. Informational Reports Policy/procedure reports Compliance reports Progress reports Monitor/control reports - provide management.

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Writing Formal Reports IS 2200

Informational Reports Policy/procedure reports Compliance reports Progress reports Monitor/control reports - provide management data - attention to detail, accuracy, and honesty Examples: - corporate annual reports - sales reports - strategic planning and annual budgets

Problem - solving - recommendations based on research and analysis of alternatives. - several alternatives = feasibility reports - entail justification = justification reports Proposals - most common for sales/marketing Analytical Reports

Collaborative Writing Allow time to get acquainted Draw out silent partners Allow and encourage disagreements Avoid settling on quick & easy answers Avoid looking for the one right answer Work toward achieving consensus Develop a work plan

Parts of a formal Report Cover Title Fly Title Page Letter of Authorization Letter of Acceptance Operating Agreement Table of Contents Abstract

Introduction –Background and Problem –Scope/Limitations of the Report –Sources & Methods of Data Collection –Organization of the Report Parts of a formal Report

Body Conclusions & Recommendations References or works cited Parts of a formal Report

Summary Formal business reports are important documents Follow accepted formats Use appropriate graphics Collaborative writing is becoming more common

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