Generally, a proposal for a student report has these sections. Please ensure they are included in your informal (proposal) report: 1. Introductory paragraph 2. Problem 3. Feasibility 4. Audience 5. Topics to investigate 6. Methods and procedures 7. Qualificationsincludes facilities and resources available 8. Work schedule 9. Call to action

The topic is Leveraging Social Media in SCM OR Operations Management

INFORMAL REPORT (PROPOSAL) ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC - Due by 10PM, July 4 Weight: 5% Refer to Fig 11.6 for formatting and Module 8 resources. Length: 3 pages maximum MEMO FORMAT in .PDF SECTION MARK 1. Introductory Paragraph - Topic summarized - Purpose & benefits of report explained - Overview of contents /4 2. Problem/Topic Defined/Explained - What is the issue/topic you are proposing for the formal research report? - Why does it need to be solved or explained? - What is the relevant history or background? /5 3. Feasibility - Can the formal report be completed in the time permitted & how do you know? /1 4. Audience - Named the audience (primary & secondary) - Possible objections identified - Level of interest in topic - Level of knowledge about topic - Terms, concepts, assumptions, etc. explained - How does the audience affect content, organization, style of report? /1 5. Topics to Investigate - Questions listed to be answered in proposed formal report, topics or concepts explained, aspect and scope of problem discussed (how deeply is each examined and why?) /5 6. Methods & Procedures - Clear explanation as to how you will obtain information/answers - List of 3 sources/references provided /3 7. Qualifications - Your knowledge and skills explained - Facilities & resources available /1 8. Work Schedule - Dates - Gathering information - Analyzing information - Preparing progress report - Organizing information - Writing draft - Revising draft - Preparing visuals - Editing draft - Proofreading report - Delivery of final Research Report (July 18) /2 9. Call to Action - Invite suggestions - Ask for topic approval

Please follow the instruction