1. Reports An General Introduction

2. Reports are Important Because: They identify a problem and reason for writing. They give a more in-depth look at an issue – explore an organization’s needs and goals. They are grounded in evidence to support their conclusions.

3. Reports Are often written big picture to little picture with support for each claim. Assume that readers are skeptical and in hurry. Reports are designed in ways that help this busy audience. Have their BLUF in both the executive summary and introduction.

4. Parts of a typical Report Cover sheet Table of contents Executive summary (written last and highlights the main ideas) Body text including visuals, research conducted, interpretation of research, and conclusions about what research means to the problem. References Appendices

5. Recommendation Reports Presents Research. Identifies possible solutions based upon research. Provides a recommendation about a preferred solution. Determines what can be done based upon limits of context. How it would be implemented.

6. Recommendation Structure Cover TOC Ex. Summary. Introduction – Organization problem – This report’s scope and approach Research Conducted – Background on research process – Research findings – Recommendations listed – Rationale for decision about preferred solution (pros/cons) Suggestions for implementation Conclusion [References] [Supporting Documents]