This technical report is prepared to analyze and inform. USE THE FOLLOWING AS GUIDE (15 pages minimum, double-spaced, 12-point font) Your introduction to the report should include: Chapter 1 - Introduction Introduction The Background (what is known) of the topic - typically the longest part of the report The purpose of the report The reason the report was written The scope of the report - what issues were/were not covered The procedure used in investigating the topic of the report Chapter 2 - Review of the Literature Here the 15 citations referenced in Chapter 1 become very useful. They are used as the starting point for comparison, contrast, authentication of points raised, and/or even building new points. Chapter 3 - Findings/Conclusions/Recommendations The findings should be presented as to show: How you determined whether you should consider each particular point. In Demonstration, you compared factual options to deduct outcome How you determined the best solution based on specific criteria. That you provide the answer to the question: Was question answered or not? Recommendation(s) Bibliography/Resources Appendix Plan well - Ask the pertinent questions: What is the purpose of your report? What is the scope of your report? Who are your readers? What are your readers' technical levels? . What will readers do with the information? What information will you need to write the report? What graphics will you need to present information or data? What elements do you need to include in your introduction? What arrangement will you use in presenting your report? O 0 Revise correctly: At a minimum, does your report do the following: Are your data accurate? Present enough data in words and visuals to justify conclusions drawn? Discuss and evaluate the data fairly? Summarize the data? Draw logical conclusions from the data? Present recommendations based upon the data and the conclusions? Do your visuals immediately show what they are designed to show? Is your format suitable for your content, audience, and purpose? . Have you properly documented all information sources? 0 O