Evaluate the completeness of your report using this checklist:
Opening and Introduction (no heading):
□ Use direct strategy in opening to state purpose of report
□ Indicate types of research sources used for the report
□ Preview topics to be discussed
□ State your recommendation
Body:
□ Use “talking” parallel headings
□ Organize topics logically
□ Ensure content is clear, understandable, and relevant to the readers
□ Use correct and complete APA style in-text citations throughout
Conclusions and Recommendation:
□ Use functional heading
□ Summarize main points
□ Recommend action (with justification)
□ Include forward-looking close
Professional Business Style and Presentation:
□ Proofread and revise for correctness
□ Use correct short report and memo format
□ Use single-spaced, full block format, 11- or 12-pt font, and a ragged right margin
Citations and References:
□ Ensure all researched material is properly cited in APA style.
□ Paraphrase researched material wherever possible
□ Create correct and complete APA style reference list on separate and final page
