1. Recommendation Reports

2. Presentation Goals Know the difference between a recommen- dation report, a feasibility report, and an evaluation report.Know the difference between a recommen- dation report, a feasibility report, and an evaluation report. Know how to prepare a recommendation report.Know how to prepare a recommendation report. Know how to format a recommendation report.Know how to format a recommendation report. Know how to use anecdotal evidence in a recommendation report.Know how to use anecdotal evidence in a recommendation report.

3. What is a recommendation report? A recommendation reportA recommendation report A feasibility reportA feasibility report An evaluation reportAn evaluation report

4. Preparing a Recommendation Report Start with an introduction/ Executive Summary Determine audience and purpose Create a team Describe the situation Define the requirements List and describe options Include any necessary background Write a point-by-point comparison Clearly state the conclusion(s) and recommendation(s)

5. Formatting the Recommendation Report Introduction, body, & conclusionIntroduction, body, & conclusion Separate each specific recommendationSeparate each specific recommendation Use bullets and numbered listsUse bullets and numbered lists Organize in order of importance or logical order of developmentOrganize in order of importance or logical order of development

6. Anecdotal Evidence in Recommendation Reports When appropriate?When appropriate? When not appropriate?When not appropriate?

7. Sample Recommendation Report Sample on pp. 106-107Sample on pp. 106-107 Medical TranscriptionMedical TranscriptionMedical TranscriptionMedical Transcription Dragon SystemDragon SystemDragon SystemDragon System