1. Long Reports

2. Similarities to Short Report Assignment
Recommendation Report
Intro, Problem, Solution, Conclusion
Topic and reader
Principles of effective page design
Type, margins, textual divisions (paragraphs and sections), headings, lists
One visual required

3. Differences from Short Report Assignment
4 pages for text
Expanded Introduction and Conclusion
Use of outside sources for information
Format and additional standard components
Transmittal, title page, abstract, table of contents, list of illustrations, glossary, appendixes, bibliography
At least 10 pages total, including visual

4. Importance of the Long Report
Worth 300 points
Will highlight your ability to do the following:
Solve problems
Organize and present ideas clearly
Design and format effectively
Find and use reliable, useful information
Take on additional responsibility in the workplace

5. Assignment Note new schedule under original Course Syllabus/Schedule
See course page links
Long Report Assignment
Long Report Proposal
Long Report Outline
Long Report Sources
See sample short report and proposal