Recommendation Report
RECOMMENDATION REPORT CHECKLIST
NAME__________________________ SECTION TIME _______________
This report is a stand-alone writing project for each student.
1. Cover Page: full company name and ethical issue plus your name ______ (2)
2. Letter of Transmittal (two paragraphs—follow cover letter format) ______ (20)
Single spaced with double-spaced between paragraphs
Your return address top centered
Date of letter top left followed by CEO name and address
Letter signed by you
3. Table of Contents (left column chapters, right column page numbers) ______ (5)
(note: page 1 begins with brief background of the company)
4. Brief background of the company ______ (4)
5. Company’s position on the issue ______ (4)
6. Three critics and a summary of their best arguments ______ (9)
(Use separate headings for each)
7. Graphic (line graph, bar graph, or pie chart) ______ (6)
8. Recommendations ______ (5)
9. Reference Page (APA format with minimum citations): ______ (9)
two from ABI Inform/Complete
two from Global Newsstream
two from Business Source Premier Do not cite wire services.
10. APA entries typed, alphabetized, single-spaced with double
spaces between each. Follow APA as we learned in class. ______ (5)
11. Length: the report must be a minimum of four (4) single-spaced pages
starting with item #4. One of the four pages can be your graphic.
Use double space between paragraphs with no indentations.
Use 12 pt New Times Roman font; margins 1 inch.
Section headings must be in 14 font and bold.
Staple your report. ______ (6)
Due Date: See Syllabus
Total Course Points _______ (75)
