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Long Reports

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Formal Reports
 Longer and more thorough
 Extensive gathering of information in stylized format
 Library research, surveys, interviews, experimentation
 Organized Data

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Rules & Style
 Cite your sources!
 Date your report
 Keep a copy for your own
reference
 Depends on the audience
 Formal: Impersonal, third
person
Rules Style

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Characteristics
 Scope
 Research
 Format
 Timetable
 Audience
 Collaborative Effort

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Organization
 Title Page
 Table of Contents
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Summary
 Body
 Conclusion
 Recommendations
 Appendix
 Bibliography/References

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More on Organization
 Letter of Transmittal
 Written to the person/s who requested the report. Follows the
conventions of a cover letter.
 Abstract
 Summarizes the main points your paper will make. Usually no
longer than 1-2 paragraphs.
 Body
 Separate into subheadings.

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A Note on Back Matter
 You will not be required to supply a Glossary or Appendix.
 You must have a References page with your sources listed
in proper format.

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Documenting Sources
 If you need a refresher on how to document sources,
there are resources available on PSU Library’s site.
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/researchguides
/citationstyles.html
 You can also ask me any questions you may have
regarding documentation!