Long Reports

• Recommendation Report– Intro, Problem, Solution, Conclusion

• Topic and reader• Principles of effective page design– Type, margins, textual divisions (paragraphs and

sections), headings, lists• One visual required

Similarities to Short Report Assignment

• 4 pages for text• Expanded Introduction and Conclusion• Use of outside sources for information• Format and additional standard components– Transmittal, title page, abstract, table of contents,

list of illustrations, glossary, appendixes, bibliography

• At least 10 pages total

Differences from Short Report Assignment

• Worth 300 points• Will highlight your ability to do the following:– Solve problems– Organize and present ideas clearly– Design and format effectively– Find and use reliable, useful information– Take on additional responsibility in the workplace

Importance of the Long Report

• Note new schedule under original Course Syllabus/Schedule

• See course page links– Long Report Assignment– Long Report Proposal– Long Report Outline– Long Report Sources

• See sample short report and proposal

Assignment