Introduction
Reports can communicate information that has been compiled through conducting research and analyzing data. Writing an effective report is a necessary skill to have in the Higher Education environment. As reports usually address a specific issue or problem and often communicate a decision that needs to be made, an in-depth analysis should be included for the reader to fully understand the rationale of the report.
Activity Instructions
Step 1: Review the report examples along with sample reports from the class discussions this week. Your task is to write an educational report pertaining to your chosen topic from week 1 using a minimum of 2 library resources along with the report writing resources provided. Use the Writing Commons article below as your template; include each of the sections they include. Your purpose is to provide the background information about your topic that decision-makers will need in order to take action (provide funding, approve a new training protocol, etc.).
Edward-Mangione, A., & McGee, K. (n.d.). Formal Reports. Writing Commons.
When planning your report, consider the following questions:
What is the purpose of your report? Why have you crafted it?
Who is the target audience of the report? What is their current knowledge, attitude, and needs towards your topic?
In what context is your target audienc
e likely to view the report?
How did you establish your credibility as a writer in this report?
What are the reports main messages? (i.e. The big takeaways? Evidence?)
Step 2: Once your report is completed, you will next craft a detailed writers memo to your instructor explaining your answers to the 5 questions above, reflective of your finished product. You may also identify issues or areas that youd like direct feedback on from your instructor.
Writing and Submission Requirements
REPORT: 4-6 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including works cited/bibliography page
MEMO: Minimum of 300 words
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
APA-formatted references (minimum of 2 resources)
See the Report Rubric to help you better understand how to succeed
For standard requirements, review the Discussion and Written Assignment Expectations.
Fomal Reports Website: https://writingcommons.org/section/genre/formal-reports/
Other resources:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/professional_technical_writing/index.html
https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/learning-teaching/support/approach/steps-to-teaching-success/resources/WSBG-report-writing-guide-2017.pdf
https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1801921/LO-2b-Rubric-for-Business-Report-Writing.pdf