Elements

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Content and Organization (60 points)

Introduction

• Background and Purpose
• Statement of the Problem
• Overview of Methods
• Scope of the Report
• Basic Findings of the Report (not a requirement but often included)
• Recommendations (not a requirement but often included)
• Organization of the Report

Methods

• Primary and Secondary Research (including a minimum of five secondary sources)

Results

• Research Findings

Conclusions

• Meaning of Findings

Recommendations

• Suggestions for Solving Problems

Alternative Acceptable Pattern Introduction Collected Data Conclusions (with recommendations.)

Additional Components

• Letter of Transmittal
• Title Page
• Informative Abstract
• Table of Contents
• Executive Summary (optional)
• Bibliography

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Design (10 points)

• Appropriate format for all of the components of a formal analytical report
• Body may be double-spaced with the first line of each paragraph indented or single-spaced with a blank line between paragraphs
• Subheadings for major sections of the body of the report.
• Graphics are clear and easy to understand
• Graphics have titles and labels
• Graphics are introduced and explained in the text

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Writing (10 points)

• Clear and concise style of writing
• Vocabulary based on idiomatic American English appropriate for the intended audience

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Correctness (10 points)

• Only minor errors (an occasional spelling error or an error in grammar) that do not detract from the purpose of the writing

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Documentation (10 points)

• Ideas, graphics, and writing of others documented using APA or MLA style for in-text citations and Works Cited

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