© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers. 1 Chapter 24 Formal Analytical Reports Analysis Technical Communication, 10/e John M. Lannon

© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers. 2 Typical Analytical Problems  Causal analysis  Comparative analysis  Feasibility analysis  Combinations

© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers. 3 Elements of a Usable Analysis  Clearly identified problem or goal  Adequate but not excessive data  Accurate and balanced data  Fully interpreted data  Subordination of personal bias  Appropriate visuals  Valid conclusions and recommendations  Self-assessment

© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers. 4 Model for Analytical Reports Introduction  Background, purpose, method of inquiry, limitations, definitions, scope of inquiry Collected data  Topics and subtopics for investigation Conclusion  Summary, overall interpretation of findings, recommendations

© 2005 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers. 5 Supplements  Title page  Letter of transmittal  Table of contents  List of tables and figures  Abstract  Glossary (as needed)  Appendices (as needed)  Works Cited page (or alphabetical or numbered list of references)

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