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Formal Analytical Reports

Formal Analytical Reports. Ch 24 . Analytical reports. To answer questions: What are the issues? What are the conclusions we have? What should we do?. purpose. To evaluate a situation, practice or product Search for the best possible answers

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Formal Analytical Reports

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  1. Formal Analytical Reports Ch 24

  2. Analytical reports To answer questions: • What are the issues? • What are the conclusions we have? • What should we do?

  3. purpose • To evaluate a situation, practice or product • Search for the best possible answers • To interpret the findings after thorough research • Making recommendations

  4. Analytical problems • Causal • Answers questions • Why do so many healthy people suffer heart attacks? • Comparative • Compares • Which type of security program is best? • Feasibility • Assess practicality • Should young children be forced to exercise?

  5. Causal analytical report • Make sure that the cause and effect are in sync • Make sure that the connections are clear • Distinguish between, possible, probable and definite causes

  6. Comparative analytical report • Comparison must be clear • Give each subtopic equal discussion area • Support and clarify each comparison / contrast • Follow either a block or point-by-point pattern

  7. Feasability analytical report • Consider the supporting reasons • Choose best reasons of support • Consider the opposing reasons • Don’t downplay opposing reasons • Recommendations • What is the best course of action

  8. Elements of an analytical report • Clearly identify the problem or goal • My goal is to examine and evaluate… • Accurate and Balanced Data • Use all the information you research to present the information • Adequate Data • Not excessive pieces of information • Don’t use superficial information, give enough of it

  9. recommendations • Consider all the details involved • Who, what, when, how • Locate the weak spots • Is it clear or hard to follow? • Is it confusing? Dangerous? • Cost • What could go wrong • Make Improvements • Can I change anything? • Are there other alternatives? • Should I get feedback? • Will there be any objections?

  10. Outline for analytical report • Introduction • Define / Describe - Engages, orients the reader to the subject by using background information • Body • Explain / Describe your findings – present clear detail of the evidence , interpretation, reasoning • Conclusion • Summarize, interpret the data and recommend solutions

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