1. What two topics are you comparing? This is your report topic and should include two products, plans, processes, or services. Be as specific as possible.

2. What is the name of the company you work for and what type of business is it?

3. Are you writing this report for a supervisor or a client?

4. If you are writing for a client, what is the name of the company your client works for and what type of business is it?

5. What is the name of the person you are writing the report for and what is their position at the company?

6. What is the scenario that requires this report to be written? Think about why it is important for the client/supervisor to understand the differences between the two topics and why the client/supervisor needs this information? Write out a detailed scenario here.

7. What is the purpose of the report? Write your purpose statement here using a complete sentence

. 8. What points of comparison will you use to compare your two topics? (i.e., cost, versatility, warranty, etc.) Make sure they are relevant to the scenario and the person who will be reading your report. List all possible points of comparison here. You may narrow these down later if you choose.

9. Provide links to four possible sources you may use for your report. Do not use Wikipedia or encyclopedia sources. You may decide to change these sources later.