7/29/2019 Ch12_01 - Report Writing Checkllist

1/1

Abo veAvg Average

BelowAvg Criterion

Introduction

1. Is the report title accurate, descriptive, and honest?2. Is the research problem or the purpose of the study stated clearly and accurately?

3. Is the scope of the study identified?

4. Are all technical terms, or any terms used in a special way, defined?

5. Are the procedures discussed in sufficient detail?

6. Are any questionable decisions justified?

Findings

7. Is the data analyzed completely, accurately, and appropriately?

8. Is the analysis free of bias and misrepresentation?

9. Is the data interpreted(its importance and implications discussed) rather than just presented?

10. Are all calculations correct?

11. Is all relevant data included and all irrelevant data excluded?

12. Are visual aids correct, needed, clear, appropriately sized and positioned, and correctly labeled?

Summary, Conclus ions, and Recommendations

13. Is the wording used in the summary different from that used earlier to present the data initially?

14. Are the conclusions drawn supported by ample, credible evidence?

15. Do the conclusions answer the questions or issues raised in the introduction?

16. Are the recommendations reasonable in light of the conclusions?

17. Does the report end with a sense of completion and convey an impression of importance?

Supplementary Pages

18. Is the executive summary short, descriptive, and in proportion to the report itself?

19. Is the table of contents accurate, with correct page numbers and wording that is identical to that

used in the report headings?

20. Is any appended material properly labeled and referred to in the body of the report?

21. Is the reference list accurate, complete, and appropriately formatted?

Writing Style and Format

22. Does the overall report take into account the needs and desires of the reader?

23. Is the material properly organized?

24. Are the headings descriptive, parallel, and appropriate in number?

25. Are emphasis and subordination used effectively?

26. Does each major section contain a preview, summary, and transition?

27. Has proper verb tense been used throughout?28. Has an appropriate level of formality been used?

29. Are all references to secondary sources properly documented?

30. Is each needed report part included and in an appropriate format?

31. Is the length of the report appropriate?

32. Are the paragraphs of an appropriate length?

33. Have the principles of document design been followed to enhance the reports effectiveness?

34. Is the report free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors?

35. Does the report provide a positive first impression and reflect care, neatness, and scholarship?

CHECKLIST 15

Reviewing Your Report Draft

OBER, CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATION, 6/E. COPYRIGHT HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED HANDOUT 12.1