EGL 111: Introduction to Business/Technical Writing
                                Maureen Douglas, Professor of English
                                                       Coordinator, Business/Technical Writing
                                                               Oakton Community College
847/635-1848                                     douglas@oakton.edu             office: 2602/DesPlaines Campus
copyright 1999 Maureen Douglas

Module 3:  Formal Reports

 In addition to writing, this unit will test your ability to work effectively with teammates (collaboration). The entire unit consists of doing a research project ("Graded Assign") with teammates.

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  In this unit, you will learn how to:
• Use appropriate components in formal reports
• Format title pages, table of contents and bibliography
• Research data using the Internet and library sources
• Identify data needs based on document purpose
• Set up a logical analysis, identifying relevant criteria and comparing/contrasting data
• Identify graphic needs and design tables appropriate for presentation of specific data.
• Prioritize criteria and draw logical conclusions
• Distinguish data presentation from analysis in writing.
• Write conclusions and recommendations.
• Write  a report summary directed to an executive audience. (Executive Summary)
• Write transmittal letters.
• Identify specialized skills for effective collaboration.
• Work effectively with peers and supervisor to produce a useful document.
• Assess objectively and document individual contributions to a team project.