What is a business report?
An orderly, objective, factual, actionable document
What are 2 main types of business reports?
Informational (present information without analysis or recommendations)
Analytical (to analyze a problem and often recommend solutions)
What is a problem statement?
A clear explanation of the issue of the report addressed an why it matters
What is a purpose statement?
A statement that defines the reports scope and what it will accomplish
What is a comparison based analytical report?
Report that evaluates options using defined criteria
What are common errors in data interpretation?
Confusing correlation with causation and drawing conclusions without evidence
What is a talking heading?
A heading that clearly states the main point of the section
