Transmittal Document: Gives a broad overview of the research, highlights the findings and recommendations, and may acknowledge help from others (separate...

Transmittal Document:

Gives a broad overview of the research, highlights the findings and recommendations, and may acknowledge help from others (separate page)

25

Title page:

Includes the title of the report; the name, title, and organization of the individual receiving the report; the writer’s name, title, and organization; and date submitted.

35

Introduction

Includes background information to explain the issue; previews structure of report

25

Body of report

Presents the findings of the research using an appropriate organizational plan with logical and parallel headings; correctly uses subtitles, side headings, and paragraph headings; uses proper APA documentation with appropriate and accurate paraphrasing and summarizing; cites at least three sources from scholarly or professional publications.

85

Conclusions

Draws logical conclusions based on the research; explains your findings

40

Recommendations

Applies the conclusions to the original problem or needs; develop useful, logical recommendations

40

Reference page

Uses the proper APA formatting; all references cited in the text must be on this page & all references must be cited within text

50

Mechanics

Uses correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

50

TOTAL

350