p3_instructions.docx

· Introduction (for Question 1)

· Problem Statement (for Question 1a)

· Terminology (for Question 1b)

· Major Sections of the Report (for Question 1c)

· Scope and Limitations of the Research (for Question 1d)

· Preliminary Parts (for Question 2)

· Recommendation (for Question 3)

· References (for Question 4)

Write a four (4) page, double-spaced report in which you: 

· Create an introduction that tells what your report is about.

· Include the Problem Statement that you already created and revised in Part 1.

· Include terms that readers will need to know in order to understand the report.

· Briefly summarize the major sections and findings of the report that you’ve developed in Parts 1 and 2.

· Discuss what your report will cover and what it will not.

· Create the preliminary parts of the report that precede the Introduction

· Transmittal

· Table of Contents

· Executive Summary Note: Use small Roman numerals to number the pages of the preliminary parts of the report.

· Create the Recommendation section of the Report.

· Provide a one to two (1-2) sentence recommendation based on what your Evaluation of Alternatives and Findings and Analysis sections have determined is the most feasible alternative (i.e. solution) to the problem in the Problem Statement.

· Create the References sections which goes at the end of the Report, by pasting in your revised References page.

Note: Remember to organize the report by the section headings. The report should reflect a style and format appropriate for business; single spacing and bullet points are acceptable for formal business reports.

Your assignment must:

· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Support ideas or claims in body paragraphs with clear details, examples, and explanations.

· Organize ideas logically by using transitional words, phrases, and sentences.

· Use sentence variety and effective word choice in written communication.

· Apply writing process strategies to develop formal business reports and / or proposals.