Writing a Formal Report or a Proposal:

Choose from the following topics:

A. Recycling programs

B. Flexible work hours

C. Writing a Code of Conduct

D. Carpooling

E. Investment opportunities

F. New Business Venture

G. Upgrading equipment or software

H. Exercise room or Gym

I. Day care center at work

J. Your own topic

The report must include the following:

1. Information for your company: 

• Create a name for your company
• Give your product or products a name

2. Include at least one visual in your assignment 

• Table
• Chart
• Photograph
• Illustration

3. Heading of the Memo (5 points)

• Company Header
• Structure of a memo (Sender, Target audience, Subject, Date)

4. Introduction 

• Explain your request and why you are writing your proposal.
• Establish that a problem exists for which you need a solution.
• The problem will act as the hook to gain the reader’s interest.
• The introduction tells the reader the scope and limitations of the topic and introduces the reader to what will follow.
• The Introduction should be a well-developed paragraph of at least 8 to 10 sentences.

5. Background Information 

• The background information brings the reader up to date.
• Background Information states what the problem your proposal addresses and outlines the goal you intend to accomplish.
• You should include all the details that surround the problem so that the reader will understand how and why there is a problem and why should become a priority.
• Explain the Background information in a well-developed paragraph of at least 8 to 10 sentences.

6. Proposed Plan 

• The Proposed plan is an explanation of you intend to solve the problem.
• Tell your reader what you intend to do and stress how the reader will benefit from your solution.
• The Proposed Plan should be one or two well-developed paragraphs of at least 8 to 10 sentences.

7. Staffing and Budgeting Needs 

• Outline how the staff of your organization will be affected by your proposal.
• Describe the way your present staff will be involved in your proposal.
• Indicate if you need additional staff and their duties.
• What experience and ability do these staffs need?
• Mention all the expenses that will be incurred as a result of your proposal and costs resulting in a change in the staff.
• Include the personnel, additional expenses, increase in production, approximate revenue total
• This part can be a numbered list and include explanations.

8. Request for Approval or Authorization 

• Close your proposal with a request for approval or authorization.
• Remind your reader of the benefits to him or her if your proposal is approved.
• You should also include a suggested deadline for your proposal.

9. Include the Bibliography Remember to cite your references. Follow APA rules on citing.