The purpose of this report is to give students experience with creating a formal analytic problem-solving report using proper headings/ subheadings, consistent formatting, and clear organization. The formal report replaces the memo or letter when the topic requires lengthy discussion. A form of critical thinking in which we separate a whole into its parts, analysis is essential to effective workplace problem solving. An individual presentation will precede the report. Both the report and individual presentation are centered on analyzing a problem (current, past, or potential) within a company and providing a solution(s); either the problem or the solution(s) should connect to your subtopic through a main idea statement that you develop/narrow down from your subtopic.