Fanshawe College
Fall 2018
Dr. Jeff Miles
[email protected]
Comm 6019 Formal Report Assignment
Due: Friday, November 23rd in the FOL “Formal Report” dropbox
Your Task: Write an informative, interesting and well-researched recommendation report
on a business-related topic of your choice.
Required research: a minimum of five sources, three of which must be “print
sources”. Academic journals, suitable trade journals, and reputable newspapers and
magazines found online will be considered “print sources.”
Length: 10-12 pages (including bibliography, title page, table of contents, letter of
transmittal and abstract).
Meet the following formal report requirements in your assignment:
Formal report format (See sample formal report online)
Single spaced with headings throughout
12 point font
Verdana, Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman
Your report should contain the following parts:
o Cover page
o Letter of transmittal
o Table of contents
o Executive summary
o Immediate issue: identifies the main issue of your report
o Analysis
o Recommendations
o References page listing references (APA)
Please also make sure to include the following:
sources documented in the body of your report as APA requires
at least 1 graphic with appropriate title and source
appropriate business language (conversational, active voice, informative content)
Your grade will be based on Content, Formatting, Style and Mechanics