REPORT:

In this presentation we will be discussing Justification/Recommendation Reports. We will go over their purpose, components, & different ways of organizing them.

Purpose: to justify or recommend something. Also called 'internal proposals' due to persuasive nature.

An example of this would be buying equipment, changing a procedure, hiring an employee.

COMPONENTS:

DIRECT:

• Brief introduction to problem
• Presents recommendations immediately
• Justification of recommendation by explanation of product & benefits
• Numbered lists if applicable
• More detailed explanation of recommendation (specifies action)

DIRECT: (CONT...)

• Discussion of pros, cons, & costs
• Summary specifying recommendation/ necessary action

INDIRECT:

• Introduction to purpose, method of data collection
• Uses headings that combine function/description
• MlA style citation (intext) for author and page number
• Alternatives discussed in order-least to most effective

Knowing all of the components of building an effective Justification/Recommendation Report will provide an edge to persuade and have your point accepted.