- It should include a variety of sources from scholarly journals (at least 3), trade/profession publications, and popular press (newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc.). It must contain a minimum of 10 sources (your bibliography had 8, so you’ll need to add at least two more).
- It should be written in a tone that is conversational and objective, as well as positive.
- It must use correct grammar, punctuation, usage, spelling and mechanics.
- It should use sources from 2016-present. Limit pre-2016 sources to background issues.
- Sample Report Template: you are welcome to organize in your own manner, but here are the broad categories you want to make sure you’re covering
- Introduction:
- State the issue or problem that the report addresses.
Provide brief background information and the big picture.
Preview the report’s content, and relate the report’s scope.
Findings:
Organize your findings section by addressing the background/history, the current state, and the future of your topic.
Analyze the findings completely, accurately, and appropriately, including all relevant data and excluding all irrelevant data.
- Interpret the findings (discuss their importance and implications) rather than just present them.
- Present the findings using informative, parallel headings to signal the contents of sections.
- Conclusion:
Summarize the main points of the findings and key facts about the problem, issue, or need.
Draw conclusions that are supported by the evidence in your findings.
End the report with a sense of completion that conveys an impression that the project is important for your readers—this is known as purpose.
- Back Matter:
- At the end of your report include a properly formatted (APA) reference page.
- Include an appendix with additional information, if called for (e.g., figures, tables, etc.).
- Your work from the Annotated Bibliography will greatly help in preparation for the drafting of the research report. This assignment attempts to give you practice with the genre of the report. However, the report we work on in class won’t necessarily be exactly the same as ones you may work on in co-op or in your professional careers. This is intentional, as the assignment here should help build skills that you can then translate and use later in other rhetorical situations. There are many kinds of reports for many specific purposes, so keep this in mind. This is why I provide student samples to help you better understand requirements and expectations. As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or its purposes.
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