Title of Report Note: If you have a very long title, it should be centered and spaced in such a fashion that it forms a V-shape Name of sponsor Title Company Submitted by Your Name/Team Member Names Date – fully written out Contents Table of Figures 3 Executive Summary 4 Problem Statement 5 Heading 3 5 Heading 4 5 Heading 5 5 Heading 6 (Discussion of Findings – 3-4 pages of your report) 6 Second Level Heading 1 (typically a talking heading answering Research Question 1) 6 Second Level Heading 2 (typically answers the second research question) 7 Second Level Heading 3 (typically answers the third research question) 7 Second Level Heading 4 (typically answers the fourth research question) 7 Add Additional Second Level Headings as needed 7 Conclusions (~1/2 page) 7 Recommendations (1/2 -1 page) 8 Sources 9 Appendix A – Be Sure to Name the Appendix Appropriately Here 10 Note: If you right click on the table, an option to update the Field appears. If you wish to update the entire Table of Contents, select that option. Remember to double check to make sure the page numbers are correct. Be sure to delete this note before submitting your final paper! Table of Figures Figure 1: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure placeholder to a different section, as needed. 6 Figure 2: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure placeholder to a different section, as needed. 7 Figure 3: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure placeholder to a different section, as needed. 7 Executive Summary The executive summary is often the only page that is read by busy executives. It summarizes the essential parts of the report for busy executives and should contain enough information for the executive to make a decision or concur with the recommendations you give. Theoretically, your boss should be able to read the executive summary and make an informed decision without reading the rest of the report. The executive summary is typically written last. The executive summary is placed on its own page. The executive summary text should be in a minimum of 11 point font. One inch margins are recommended. In this template, the beginning sentence of each paragraph is not indented and a single space (blank line) is required when a new paragraph begins. When a new paragraph begins, it is formatted as demonstrated here. Typically the first paragraph of the executive summary introduces the report using a neutral opening and outlines the major sections of the report. The second paragraph of the executive summary includes the problem statement, the purpose statement, the research questions, the methodology/approach for researching the problem and a summary of the major findings The third paragraph of the executive summary includes the conclusions and recommendations. A busy reader (or executive) should be able to read your executive summary and understand why you wrote the report, what you researched ...

1. Title of Report
Note: If you have a very long title, it should be
centered and spaced in such a fashion
that it forms a V-shape
Name of sponsor
Title
Company
Submitted by
Your Name/Team Member Names
Date – fully written out

2. Contents
Table of Figures 3
Executive Summary 4
Problem Statement 5
Heading 35
Heading 45
Heading 55
Heading 6 (Discussion of Findings – 3-4 pages of your report)
6
Second Level Heading 1 (typically a talking heading answering
Research Question 1) 6
Second Level Heading 2 (typically answers the second research
question) 7
Second Level Heading 3 (typically answers the third research
question) 7
Second Level Heading 4 (typically answers the fourth research
question) 7
Add Additional Second Level Headings as needed 7
Conclusions (~1/2 page) 7
Recommendations (1/2 -1 page) 8
Sources 9
Appendix A – Be Sure to Name the Appendix Appropriately
Here 10
Note: If you right click on the table, an option to update the
Field appears. If you wish to update the entire Table of
Contents, select that option. Remember to double check to
make sure the page numbers are correct. Be sure to delete this
note before submitting your final paper!
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure
placeholder to a different section, as needed. 6
Figure 2: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure
placeholder to a different section, as needed. 7
Figure 3: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure
placeholder to a different section, as needed. 7

3. Executive Summary
The executive summary is often the only page that is read by
busy executives. It summarizes the essential parts of the report
for busy executives and should contain enough information for
the executive to make a decision or concur with the
recommendations you give. Theoretically, your boss should be
able to read the executive summary and make an informed
decision without reading the rest of the report. The executive
summary is typically written last.
The executive summary is placed on its own page. The
executive summary text should be in a minimum of 11 point
font. One inch margins are recommended. In this template, the
beginning sentence of each paragraph is not indented and a
single space (blank line) is required when a new paragraph
begins. When a new paragraph begins, it is formatted as
demonstrated here.
Typically the first paragraph of the executive summary
introduces the report using a neutral opening and outlines the
major sections of the report.
The second paragraph of the executive summary includes the
problem statement, the purpose statement, the research
questions, the methodology/approach for researching the
problem and a summary of the major findings
The third paragraph of the executive summary includes the
conclusions and recommendations. A busy reader (or
executive) should be able to read your executive summary and
understand why you wrote the report, what you researched, what
you concluded/recommend and how the results affect his/her
decision-making process.
Text place holder for an introductory paragraph. The
introductory paragraph should not be long because its sole

4. purpose is to introduce the report. Make sure your formatting is
consistent. Problem Statement
This section typically reveals the problem statement in one
short paragraph. Be sure to review the feedback you received in
Module 5 and make necessary adjustments to your problem
statement.
Make sure your writing is formal and avoid the use of personal
pronouns such as I, we, you and our. Heading 3 Placeholder –
Be Sure to Change the Heading Name to Reflect Content!!
Text place holder for contents under Heading 3.
This section heading is typically the purpose statement, posed
in 1-2 short paragraphs. Be sure to review the feedback you
received in Module 5 and make necessary adjustments to your
purpose statement.Heading 4 Placeholder – Be Sure to Change
the Heading Name to Reflect Content!!
Text place holder for contents under Heading 4.
This section typically introduces the research questions that will
be answered later in the report. Because I provided the survey
results in the last Module, you will probably need to adjust the
research questions you submitted in Module 5. Make sure your
logic is consistent throughout the report.
Be sure formatting is consistent. In this template, paragraphs
are not indented. There is a single space between figures and
paragraphs. Remember to use talking headings for your
business plan report.Heading 5 Placeholder
Text place holder for contents under Heading 5.
This section typically covers the research methodology. It is 1-
2 paragraphs long.
You may make up a short description of how the survey was
conducted (i.e. convenience sample or targeted feedback using a
survey website such as Survey Monkey). You should also
consider an in-body citation for the raw survey data (Appendix

5. A). Also, explain why you chose your secondary resources.
Make sure your formatting is consistent. Heading 6 (Discussion
of Findings – 3-4 pages of your report)
Text place holder for contents under Heading 6. This section
typically covers research findings and is the longest and most
important part of the report. This is where you discuss your
primary and secondary research results. The first paragraph
provides and introduction for the results. Remember, you
should not have a second level heading directly after a first
level heading without some intervening text; this is the reason
for the introductory paragraph.
In the next paragraphs, you talk about the data you gathered and
how the secondary resources support or contradict the primary
research. Your personal opinion is irrelevant in this section.
The discussion of findings section should be well-cited using
primary and secondary resources. In-body citations are required
and if you cite a new source every 3-4 sentences, then you are
on the right track for producing a well-researched business
report. Second Level Heading 1 (typically a talking heading
answering Research Question 1)
Many students use a talking (second level) heading to preview
the results of the first research question. Add additional
headings as needed. Don’t forget to update the Table of
Contents when you change headings.
Be sure to introduce your figures properly in the text (review
Chapter 3 in textbook). The figures/graphs should include the
following:
· A descriptive title
· Data that enhances reader understanding and logically
demonstrates trends from the primary research (survey)
· Attractive layouts with legible text
· Labelled axes
· A description of the figure within the text. Do not reiterate
the descriptive title exactly. Instead describe the figure and
summarize important features of the visual in the body of the

6. report.
Figure 1 Placeholder
Figure 1: Text Placeholder for the figure title.
In this template, the descriptive title is shown in blue because it
is already linked to the Table of Figures. You may cut and
paste this Figure title placeholder to a different section, as
needed. Remember, all the text in blue will show up in the
Table of Figures, so only place the figure title here. If you wish
to include additional information as a caption, you will need
determine the best way to format this information.
Figure 2 Placeholder
Figure 2: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure
placeholder to a different section, as needed.
Make sure your formatting is consistent. There is a single space
between figures and paragraphs. Be sure to summarize each
Figure in the body of the paper by addressing the key features
of the visual and how they relate to your overall report.
Additional text may be placed after the introduction of a figure,
especially if it helps you fit the figure onto one page without
undersizing it. Second Level Heading 2 (typically answers the
second research question)
Many students use a talking (second level) heading to preview
the results of the second research question. Add additional
headings as needed. Don’t forget to update the Table of
Contents when you change headings.
Figure 3 Placeholder
Figure 3: Text Placeholder for the figure title. Move this figure
placeholder to a different section, as needed.
Ensure that your secondary data comes from credible secondary
resources. Credible sources include industry reports, peer-

7. reviewed papers, and news reports with data and a cited author.
Wikipedia should not be cited; it is an example of a non-
credible resource. You should paraphrase relevant content
found in secondary sources instead of copying sections
verbatim. Quotations are an exception. Second Level Heading
3 (typically answers the third research question)
Text place holder for second level heading 3. Add additional
headings as needed. Don’t forget to update the Table of
Contents when you change headings. Second Level Heading 4
(typically answers the fourth research question)
Text place holder for second level heading 4. Add additional
headings as needed. Don’t forget to update the Table of
Contents when you change headings. Add Additional Second
Level Headings as needed
Text place holder for additional second level headings. Be sure
to include all the required sections in your final report. Don’t
forget to update the Table of Contents when you change
headings. Conclusions (~1/2 page)
Text place holder for contents under conclusions. Conclusions
are inferences you make based on the discussion of your
findings. No new data should be presented in this section.
Repeat and summarize the main points you have already
discussed in the findings section.Recommendations (1/2 -1
page)
Text place holder for contents under recommendations. Make
strong recommendations with assertiveness and a positive tone.
This is the only place where your personal opinion could be
voiced and it should only be done as a recommendation based
on your research and conclusions.
Sources
Text place holder for contents under sources. Use APA or MLA
style. You are required to have at least 3 secondary resources.

8. More is better. Make sure that each one of your sources has at
least one in-body citation within the report.
Appendix A – Be Sure to Name the Appendix Appropriately
Here
Text place holder for contents under Appendix A. Be sure the
formatting, including font size and style is consistent with the
rest of your report.
An appendix is used when we have information for the report
that is not so important that the reader needs to read it inside
the content of the report. It might support some information but
it is not critical to the report. If he/she cares to, he/she can
look at the appendix it later on.
Each appendix is labeled and has the same title as what is on the
Table of Contents page.
Appendices can be graphs, articles, tables or in your case, raw
survey results.
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Survey Results for the Telecommuting Option
NOTE: Results for each question are shown in red.
1. Telecommuting is a good option. Choose one.
16 Strongly agree
42 Agree
18 Neutral
6 Disagree
3 Strongly Disagree
2. If a telecommuting option were offered, how many days per
week would you prefer to telecommute? Choose one.
6 0 days per week

9. 47 1-2 days per week
23 3-4 days per week
9 5 or more days per week
3. Would you be willing to take a small salary deduction to
cover the costs of implementing a telecommuting program?
14 yes
71 no
Survey Monkey® was used to develop an anonymous online
survey to assess worker preferences concerning telecommuting.
The survey link was sent to all 100 employees in the company.
A total of 85 employees responded to the survey.
Of the 85 respondents, approximately half are female and half
are male. About 10 percent of the respondents are 51-70 years
old; 45 percent are 35-50 years old; 30 percent are 25-34 years
old, and the rest are between the ages of 18 and 24.
Survey Results for the Modified Work Schedule Option
NOTE: Results for each question are shown in red.
1. A modified work schedule is a good option. Choose one.
16 Strongly agree
42 Agree
18 Neutral
6 Disagree
3 Strongly Disagree
2. If a modified work schedule option were offered, which
options would you prefer? Choose one.

10. 8 No change
25 Four 10-hour days per week
26 Nine 9-hour days per two week period
26 Five 8-hour days per week, with flexible start and end
times
3. If a revised work schedule resulting in a long weekend were
implemented, would you be willing to come in on your day off
to handle special meetings or crises?
14 yes
71 no
Survey Monkey® was used to develop an anonymous online
survey to assess worker preferences concerning revised work
schedules. The survey link was sent to all 100 employees in the
company. A total of 85 employees responded to the survey.
Of the 85 respondents, approximately half are female and half
are male. About 10 percent of the respondents are 51-70 years
old; 45 percent are 35-50 years old; 30 percent are 25-34 years
old, and the rest are between the ages of 18 and 24.