WHAT:Research and write a Recommendation Report that persuades readers to take action inresponseto adefined problem within arealcompany or organization.Format Requirements:•8+ pages of written content (plus cover page, table of contents, and references page)•Proper APA format for all aspects of the report, including cover page, table of contents,•abstract, in-text citations, and references page•6+ researched sources used within text of the document and listed on the references•Page•Final draft of document will not contain any direct quotes; all information obtained from other sources must be paraphrased and cited in the text of the document in proper APA format.•Polished writing (i.e.no errors in spelling, syntax, capitalization, punctuation)•Organized paragraphs and sections•12-point Times New Roman font•Double-spaced lines•3rdperson point of viewRHETORICAL ARRANGEMENT (You must use these subheadings)I.Cover page(Use model provided in A Writer’s Reference.)II.Table of Contents(Use professor’s guidelines.)III.Abstract(This is a summary of the Recommendation Report using APA format based on model provided in A Writer’s Reference; 150-250 words in length.)IV.Introduction1.Define the problem that the company needsto solve. Include any necessary contextual or background information.2.Describe the company so the reader has a clear understanding of the organization and then defineyourrole within (or relationship to) the organization.3.Define a target audience for the report.
4.Describetherecommended solution (thesis statement) and the benefits the solutionwill provide the target audience.V.Discussion(you may include more points in this section than those listed below)1.Argueonepoint of supportfor thesis (clearly stated in a strong topic sentence)with cited research data that supports the point2.Argueanother point of supportfor thesis (clearly stated in a strong topic sentence)withcited research data that supports the point3.Argueanother point of supportfor thesis (clearly stated in a strong topic sentence)withcited research data that supports the point4.Addresspotential opposition (in a separate paragraphor include itwithinparticular points of the discussion)VI.Conclusion/Recommendation1.Emphasize the benefits of accepting the recommendation for the target audience.2.Call to action: Describe next steps the target audience must take to implement yourrecommendation.VII.References(Use guidelines provided in A Writer’s Reference.)HOW:Remember to refer to your annotated bibliography and your memorandum for your sources, thesis statement, and other work to prepare for this report. WHY:The Recommendation Report, an informative, analytical business document, uses facts from research to persuade an audience to take action in response to a defined issue or need. Recommendation Reports:•communicate a recommended solution or plan of action from one organization to another;•communicate a recommended solution or plan of action from an individual to an organization;•solve an internal problem.This assignment allows you to demonstrate understanding of rhetorical appeals and definitions used in business communication through a formal, written report. It reinforces knowledge of writing as a process in which you use personal and collaborative revision and editing skills in service of substantive revision.
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