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Hector Garcia

D#10HW#5: How To Write A Formal Report - 1 views

  • A formal report is used to document the results of an experiment, a design, or to pass on any type of information in a formal style
  • abstract is the mini version of what the whole report will entail
  • Many people will not read the whole report but will read the abstract
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  • provides the reader with the required information so that the balance of the report can be understood in the correct context
  • discussion is actually the body of your report
  • summarize what you found and the conclusion you have reached
  • recommendations outline what you believe needs to occur based on your research, your findings, and your conclusion
  • list all resource materials
  • stay on topic
  • Headings work well to help keep your audience on track and they make the report easier to read
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    A short article that provides some basic tips about how to write a formal report.
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    Formal report writing key elements abstract summary, outline, introduction and discussion. How to brainstorm a formal report.
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    This is an article describing how to write a formal report. It shows the intro, outline and abstract guidelines.
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    This website explains what formal reports are; It also list how to write a good formal report correctly so that the reader will understand what has been done, why it was done, and the conclusion on what was done.
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    I really liked that this website went into detail about each section included in a formal report. It really broke it down and made it easy as to what was supposed to go where and how it was supposed to be presented.
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    A good page on how to write a formal report. Tells you what to include in a formal report and what order you should do it
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    How To Write A Formal Report
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    D#10, HW#5-- This is a great example of both of the websites a found, put together. It gives the description of what a formal report is, and then continues with the outline of what goes into make a formal report and explains each sections!
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    This is the best site that I found for formal reports, it gives you a great how to and explains everything about the formal report in great detail. This site could really help you write a good formal report. 
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    This website is a good resource because it provides a good basic idea on how to write a formal report.
Yajahira Bojorquez

DD#10, HW#5: Reports - 0 views

    • Alex Portela
       
      Formal reports are used constantly in a professional environment to propose and discuss new ideas and designs. An official report has to flow well so the the ideas, designs, and text flow easily when presented to the right audience. It helps organize and structure thoughts to paper backed with data and other supporting documents.
  • Engineers and scientists write formal reports for many reasons, including the documentation of experiments and designs
  • In a formal report, the audience expects a methodical presentation of the subject that includes summaries of important points as well as appendices on tangential and secondary points
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  • Format distinguishes formal reports from an informal reporting of information. A well-crafted formal report is formatted such that the report's information is readily accessible to all the audiences
  • Front Matter
  • The front matter to a formal report includes the preliminary information that orients all readers to the content of the report.
  • Front Cover. The front cover of a formal report is important. The front cover is what people see first.
  • Contents Page. The table of contents includes the names of all the headings and subheadings for the main text.
  • Summary. Perhaps no term in engineering writing is as confusing as the term "summary."
  • References. Use a reference page to list alphabetically the references of your report.
  • Main Text The text portion of your formal report contains the introduction, discussion, and conclusion of your report.
  • Introduction. The introduction of a report prepares readers for understanding the discussion of the report.
  • Discussion. The discussion or middle is the story of your work. You do not necessarily present results in the order that you understood them, but in the order that is easiest for your readers to understand them.
  • Conclusion. The conclusion section analyzes for the most important results from the discussion and evaluates those results in the context of the entire work.
  • Back Matter The back matter portion of your report contains your appendices, glossary, and references.
  • Appendices. Use appendices to present supplemental information for secondary readers.
  • Glossary. Use a glossary to define terms for secondary readers. Arrange terms in alphabetical order.
  • Title Page. The title page for a formal report often contains the same information as is on the cover.
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      This sight gives insight of all types of formal reports and reference to them.
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    This website discusses the format and purpose of a formal report. The different kinds of professionals that use this report need to know who the intended readers are.
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    This website is a good reference to use when writing a formal report because it lists all of the components required in a report and it also provides helpful samples to look at. 
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    Gives good definitions and explanations of some of the stuff in a formal report
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    This site describes the difference between informal and formal reports.It also discuses the details such as font matter, front cover, title page, content page, summary, conclusion, etc. Sample reports are viewed on the left hand side of the site.
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    This website contained a lot of information that just gave an overview on the basics of formal reports. It also explained how formal reports differ from an informal way of reporting information. It also split a formal report into 3 sections that I did not see in the other website I found. In this one it states that there is front matter, main text, and back matter. Each of these contains different sections within as well. Very helpful for when we have to work on Project #3!
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    I like this website because it gives you good explanation on different things you need in a good report. It talks about the front matter like front cover. tittle page, contents page and summary. Also about the main text like introduction, discussion, conlcusion. Back matter is also important with the appendices and glossary.
julian serventi

Formal Report - 0 views

    • Alex Portela
       
      This is another example of how to collectively issue a useable formal report. The organization and structure flow depend on how everything is put together.
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    Description of a formal report.
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    Explains what a formal report is and gives the format for them.
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    This website provides you with basic information on formal reports. It covers why formal reports are used and shows an outline for a formal report. This can be helpful in understand the purpose of a formal report.
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    This site tells how the formal report should look lie.
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    This website provides the information of what a formal report is as well as planning that may help one create a formal report. The website also provides specifics such as material to be included as well as what order that information should be included.
Shannon Ridgeway

http://www.pearsoned.ca/highered/divisions/virtual_tours/northey/sample_chapter_9.pdf - 1 views

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    This website explains the differences between formal and informal reports, gives good rules of thumb and explains how to organize each type of report.
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    I chose this article because I thought it might help for project 3 and for my future business life.
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    In this PDF file you will find a great source for all information there is to writing a formal report. It has these dandy graphs that illustrates the differences there are to formal reports and proposals. It also gives links to outside resources in finding more help with writing a formal report.
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    A formal report, as opposed to an informal one, is usually meant for an external audience. The readers will be someone in another company or organization. A formal report is often longer and requires more extensive research. A formal report can also contain a proposal. This text mentions the four R's of planning: reason, receiver, restrictions, and research. The first step is to consider the reason for writing the report. Another thing to consider is which restrictions are needed. For example, is there a strict deadline for the report? Am I able to make graphs/charts or find appropriate images? Next, decide on research. Is the subject too broad or too narrow? This is where brainstorming can help. Finally, determine how to carry out research. What will my sources be? How easily can I access them? The text offers organization suggestions and provides examples of the set up.
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    This is a good article that tells you how to find distinctions when writing an informal and formal report.  Also, it give you guidelines on how to write a proposal that proceeds within our project.  These article provides examples which are very helpful and easy to follow through. 
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    Comprehensive information on formal reports and all that they should contain.
Franz Ferguson

DD#10HW#5The Advantages of a Formal Report | eHow.com - 0 views

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    I came across this page and it helped clear up a lot for me. I didn't know what a formal report was and how it would apply to what we were doing in this class. This page has helped clear the uncertainty that surrounded a formal report. It breaks down everything that a formal report can bring to the table and then goes into in depth reasons why they are beneficial. Which is a great resource for those trying to figure out what the purpose of a formal report is. 
Michael Wheeler

how to write a formal report - 0 views

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    A truly useful document that will be beneficial in the process of writing my Formal report. It is a packet created by Western Ontario University. It breaks down the different sections that comprise a formal report. It also describes how to approach the formal report and what it is. I found it to be extremely useful. 
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    This handout goes in depth on how to write a formal report. It provides specific instructions and lists them step by step making it easy for someone who has never written a formal report before. 
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    This website would be a resource to utilize because it shows some examples on how to write a good formal report .
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    Great site on how to write a formal report. It is easily understood and each paragraph gets right to the point of what needs to be included in every heading. I'll use this information and it is a great refresher for those of us who haven't written a formal report in years.
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    Very good example of how to organize formal reports. Included example is invaluable to overall message.
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    This very descriptive document gives students all of the details necessary succeed in writing a formal document that meets the needs of the audience and purpose of the writer.
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    6 page PDF file A report is a fact-based piece of writing which sets out a problem and the possible solutions to that problem, in a highly organized way. Some reports are short and informal and cover topics like accidents, incidents that happened in a plant, an inspection visit or a small project that has been completed.
ivette munoz

Writing Formal Reports - 0 views

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    A website I found with a layout for formal reports and what should be included. It's a great site to keep you on track for your formal report.
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    This page I found very interesting. It isn't an article discussing what is and the purpose of a formal report. Instead, it is more of a blue print of a formal report. This was my favorite because It breaks down every part of the formal report and what each section should cover. It starts with the cover page at the very top and ends with the appendixes. I found it simple and easy to follow.
natalie arellano

D#10 HW#5-Components Of Formal Report - 0 views

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    Gives the definition and components of a formal report.
James Fields

Formal Reports - 0 views

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    This look at formal reports breaks them down further between Traditional and Administrative and looks at the differences between them and the similarities.
Nicole Schmitter

Balance- Principles of Design: Balance - 1 views

    • Jennifer Greenhalgh
       
      This website is a great supplement, showing the intertwining relationship of balance to it's other design elements.
  • Our eyes are drawn by color.
  • Symmetrical balance is mirror image balance
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  • Asymmetrical balance occurs when several smaller items on one side are balanced by a large item on the other side, or smaller items are placed further away from the center of the screen than larger items. One darker item may need to be balanced by several lighter items.
  • Smaller areas with interesting textures (variegated light and dark, or random
  • Visual balance works in much the same way. It can be affected not only by the size of objects, but also their value (ie. lightness or darkness, termed visual weight). 
  • Large flat areas without much detail can be balanced by smaller irregularly shaped objects
  • Value refers to the darkness or lightness of objects.
  • his is a very tricky type of asymmetrical balance that often ends up looking out of balance. 
  • The third type of balance is radial balance, where all elements radiate out from a center point in a circular fashion. It is very easy to maintain a focal point in radial balance, since all the elements lead your eye toward the center. 
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    This website is a good example of balance because is shows diverse variations of balances;(Symmetrical (Formal) Balance Asymmetrical (Informal) Balance Radial Balance ). Which gives the person reading a better understanding of the term balance .
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    D#4, HW#1- I really enjoyed this website for many different reasons. Most importantly, I liked it because it told you more than just what balance is and how it is used. It described why this happens by the color being drawn in your eyes and gives examples about darkness/lightness in black and white. It shares information with the book and shoes other examples how your eyes are brought to specific areas on a page.
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    I like this article because it clearly describes the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical balance. It also discusses how colors, shapes, and textures can be used to create balance. 
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    This website explains the main concepts of balance. In showing the distinction between symmetrical and an asymmetrical layout, this website acts as a basic guide.Visual examples are shown for a better prospective,This is my favorite site out of the 3 bookmarked.  
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    This is the best out of the three that i found this week because it gives very good examples of formal and informal balance. It really helped me understand the design principle better. 
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    Visual weight is the illusion of a visual element on the page, work, etc.  The size, color and texture contribute to the weight.  This theory gives more of a balance design in terms of art.  Visual balance works by the size of objects and by their value.  Symmetrically balanced is where visual elements are mirrored and are symmetrical.  The don't have to be identical but they have to be similar in terms of number of objects.
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    This website was very useful! It provided a description of not only two, but three different kinds of balance. I like that radial balance was the third kind that was briefly mentioned but it was not in our textbook.
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    This page shows illustrations and art to show good examples of balance. Symmetrical (formal) balance and asymmetrical balance are discussed.
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    A brief summary of balance and three was to achieve it.
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    This website went over everything that was in this weeks reading and it was more in a condensed version on my opinion. Why i really liked this website than the other two i bookmarked, this one gave really good examples of the type of balance that was being discussed and also made it easier to understand.
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    Summary: This website goes over the principle of design for balance touching on the topic of symmetrical balance which is basically what ever is done one side of a design you do on the other side, copy cat. Then it goes on to tell about asymmetrical balance win color, value, shape, position, texture, and eye direction.
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    This site explains that when something is symmetrical is has formal balance and when it is asymmetrical it has informal balance. Balance can become either balanced or unbalanced by color, value, shape, position, texture, or eye direction.
Brooke Iggie

Online Technical Writing: Report Format and Final Production - 1 views

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    This website shows examples of actual works that were done. It gives me great ideas!
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    I believe this is a helpful page because it provide examples of formal reports. I know many prefer visual examples in order to get started.
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    Discusses what a formal report consists of with representation of each section.
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    DD10 HW#3 This website walks one through each part of a formal report. The clear examples help with the understanding of the purpose for each section.
Paul Angichiodo

http://www.une.edu.au/tlc/aso/students/factsheets/formal-report.pdf - 0 views

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    Here is a simple outline for writing a formal report. It lists each section and provides a description of each one (what it should contain)
Shay O'Neill

Types of Formal Reports - 0 views

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    Presentation on the aspects of a few different types of formal reports.
Tana Ingram

How to Write a Formal Business Report Accurately and Concisely - 0 views

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    Yet another description of how to write a formal report. A lot less detailed than the textbooks but sometimes simple is better.
Reid Mosman

Formal Report Format - 0 views

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    A template for creating a formal report
anonymous

D#10 HW#5 - 0 views

  • Scientists and engineers routinely have the need to express themselves clearly, concisely and persuasively in applying for grants, publishing papers, reporting to their supervisors, communicating with their colleagues, etc.; in experimental science, formal reports are the primary means by which experimentalists communicate the results of their work to the scientific community.
  • condensed, compact and brief presentation
  • The report should be no more than 800 words, (3 pages of double spaced type) and 2 pages of graphs and/or diagrams.
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  • 1.) Title: This should be short, but precise, and convey the point of the report. It could be either a statement or a question. For example, a title like "Voltage-current relationship of a transistor" is good, as is "Does the transistor obey Ohm's Law?". But simply "The transistor" is too vague and is not a good title. 2.) Abstract: The abstract summarizes, in a couple of sentences, the content of the report. It provides a brief (5-10 lines) outline of what the report is about; it should include a statement of what it is you measured and its value (Warning! -- students often make abstracts too long -- note that an abstract is not an introduction.) 3.) Introduction: The role of this section is to state why the work reported is useful, where it fits in the bigger picture of the field (or of science in general), and to discuss briefly the theoretical hypotheses which are to be tested (e.g. for the Absolute Zero experiment, state the meaning of absolute zero and how it is to be measured, mention the equation PV = nRT and discuss its verification, and under what circumstances you expect it to be valid). 4.) Experimental Method: Describe the apparatus and procedure used in the experiment. Remember that a picture (or simple diagram) is often worth a thousand words! Enough details should be provided for the reader to have a clear idea of what was done. But be careful to not swamp the reader with insignificant or useless facts. 5.) Results and Discussion: In this section, you present and interpret the data you have obtained. If at all possible, avoid tables of data. Graphs are usually a much clearer way to present data (make sure axes are labeled, and error bars are shown!). Please make sure the graphs and diagrams have concise figure captions explaining what they are about! Do not show the details of error calculations. The derivation of any formulae you use is not required, but should be referenced. Explain how your data corroborates (or does not corroborate) the hypotheses being tested, and compare, where possible, with other work. Also, estimate the magnitude of systematic errors which you feel might influence your results (e.g. In the Absolute Zero experiment, how big is the temperature correction? Does this alter your results significantly?). 6.) Conclusion: In a few lines, sum up the results of your experiment. Do your data agree (within experimental error) with theory? If not, can you explain why? Remember that the conclusion is a summary; do not say anything in the conclusion which you have not already discussed more fully earlier in the text. 7.) References: In this section of the report list all of the documents that you refer to in your report. We recommend numbering the references sequentially in the text, in their order of appearance, and listing them in the same order in the references section. One possible reference format is used by the Canadian Journal of Physics. That is: for JOURNALS: Author(s), Journal Title, Volume (year) page number for BOOKS: Author(s), Book Title, Publisher, city of publication, year of publication, page (or range of relevant pages).  
Alex Knab

D#10, HW #5 - 0 views

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    his is a great resource and my favorite on Formal Reports that I found. It is a slide share presentation that goes the details of formal proposals and formal reports. It gives tips on writing them effectively and goes though ways to be successful in preparing, knowing the components, and writing formal and informal reports.
Damaris Bravo

D#10 HW#5 EG139 Checklist for Formal Report - 0 views

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    This site is my favorite of all three that I found because it is a helpful checklist to use after you have written a formal report. 
Brooke Iggie

Research: Formal Research and Academic Writing - 0 views

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    D10 HW3 This website gives outlines for several types of formal writing.  All you have to do is fdetermine the needed document type and fill in the outline. This takes a lot of anxiety out of the process. It also includes a brief section about citations. 
anonymous

DD#10 HW# 5: Formal Report Example - 0 views

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    This is a good article explaining the layout of a formal report.
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