EM9_DT-DIK

EM6_ST-DIK.docx

Assessing Proposals and Reports

includes the following checklist for determining whether a report fulfills its goals:

· Report considers the audience's needs

· Form follows function of report

· Format reflects institutional norms and expectations

· Information is accurate, complete, and documented

· Information is easy to read

· Terms are clearly defined

· Figures, tables, and art support written content

· Figures, tables, and art are clear and correctly labeled

· Figures, tables, and art are easily understood without text support

· Words are easy to read (font, arrangement, organization)

· Results are clear and concise

· Recommendations are reasonable and well-supported

· Report represents your best effort

· Report speaks for itself without your clarification or explanation

Part 1

· Locate a proposal or report posted on the internet by an organization (such as an annual report or product report) and attach/link that report.

· Use the checklist from Introduction to Professional Communications , Part 5.5 to determine whether the report or proposal fulfills its goals.

Part 2

· Identify elements of the report not mentioned that show whether the report or proposal fulfills its goals.