2. Formal Reports
• Formal reports are used to solve problems in the
workplace. They are detailed, formatted reports
made to address multiple audiences and
ultimately solve a problem.
3. 3 Main Styles
• Recommendation Reports- Tries to assist in
making the best choice based on the problem or
situation.
• Feasibility Reports- Examines a problem to
figure out if an answer to the problem is feasible.
• Evaluation Reports- Judges the effectiveness,
success or worth of something.
4. Assembling a Formal Report
• In order to effectively make a formal report take
this into consideration:
▫ What does your audience want to know?
▫ Is your report supported through actual research?
▫ Is it hard to read through your report?
5. Be Professional
• Formal reports differ greatly from informal
reports and must meet certain criteria including:
▫ Three Parts
Front Matter
Table of Contents, Lists, Tables
Body
Introduction, Comparisons, Description of Problem
End Matter
References and Appendixes
6. Not Done Yet
• At the end of the formal report writing process
be sure to double check your work for errors or
revisions.
• As with all reports, make sure your document is
distributed in a professional manner.
7. Words That Count
• Our company strives to compose and distribute
well assembled formal reports throughout our
company, working diligently to address
problems within our company and properly
solving them during the process.
