Report Writing

R. Duke, Business Dept.Glenforest S.S.

Checklist for Writing a Report

• Analyze the report problem and purpose

• Collect Data• Document data sources• Interpret and organize data• Prepare visual aids• Compose first draft• Revise and proofread

Components of a Business Report

1. Cover Page

2. Table of Contents

3. Body• Title/headings• Headers and footers• Proper referencing

4. Endnotes/Footnotes

5. Bibliography

Components of a Business Report

1. Title Page:– Name of the report– Name, title and

organization of the individual receiving the report

– Picture that is relevant to the report

– Authors name, title, and organization

– Date submitted

ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIES THE RAPTORS COULD EMPLOY TO WIN

Presented to:Ms. Duke

Business Studies TeacherGlenforest S.S.

Prepared by:David Guido

BTT 10 student

September 23, 2008

2. Table of Contents: – Show the beginning page

number of where each report heading appears in the report

– Connect the page numbers and headings with spaced dots (leaders)

– Do not number this page

Components of a Business Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION……………………………………...2 History of the Raptors………………………...4 Purpose of the study…………………………..5 RESULTS OF STUDY Players…………………………………………6 Coaches………………………………………...6 Fans…………………………………………….7

CONCLUSION……………………………………….8

RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………..9

BIBLIOGRAPHY…………………………………….10

Components of a Business Report

3. Introduction: – Explain the purpose of

the report– Describe its

background and significance

– Close the introduction by previewing the reports organization

ANALYSIS OF STRATEGIES THE RAPTORS COULD EMPLOY TO WIN

INTRODUCTION Report report report report report report report retport report Based based based report report report Based report report report report Report report report report report report report report report report.

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History of the Raptors Report report report report report report report retport report Based based based report report. Based report report report report Report report report report report report report report report.

Components of a Business Report

4. Body/Results of study– Discuss, analyze, and

interpret the research findings – Discuss proposed solution to

the problem – Arrange findings in logical

sequence– Use clear, descriptive

headings as well as charts, graphs and pictures to emphasize your points.

RESULTS OF THE STUDY

Players Report report report report report report report retport report Based based based report report report Based report report report report Report report report report report report report report report report.

Coaches Report report report report report report report report report report. Based based based report report report Based report report report report Report report report report report report report report report report.

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Components of a Business Report

5. Conclusion and Recommendation– Explain what the findings mean in relation to the original problem– Use numbered recommendations that suggest actions for

solving the problem

6. Bibliography– Cite work throughout the report as well as in the bibliography.

Please see website: http://library.rit.edu/internet/subject/apamla.htm

Gillis, Justin. "Beyond Cloning: Milking Cows for Medicine" Toronto Star 9 May 2005. 12 October 2005. http://www.thestar.com/back_issues/ED1456/opinion.html

OR

Taber, Clarence Wilbur. Taber's Cyclopedia Medical Dictionary. 14th Ed. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company, 1981.

Create a title page and table of contents for any topic

•Make sure you reference the handout provided

•Do not print, I will come around the room and ensure your work is correct