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What are the two main functions of reports and proposals?
What are the two main functions of reports and proposals?
What three sections make up a long report?
What three sections make up a long report?
Front matter, report body, and end matter
Which of the following is NOT a type of scientific or technical report?
Which of the following is NOT a type of scientific or technical report?
The 'soape' format is commonly used in nursing reports.
The 'soape' format is commonly used in nursing reports.
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What are the benefits of using a standardized format for reports?
What are the benefits of using a standardized format for reports?
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What is the task assigned in the last slide?
What is the task assigned in the last slide?
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Study Notes
ELP 407 Reports & Proposals
- Course title: ELP 407 Reports & Proposals
- Course instructor: Dr. Norah Almusharraf
- Date: 11/25/2024
Report Functions
- Reports can both inform and persuade
- Different types of reports have different structures and purposes
Long Reports Structure
- Front Matter: Cover, letter, transmittal, title page, summary/synopsis, contents page, and list of illustrations
- Report Body: Introduction, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations
- End Matter: References, appendices, glossary, and index
Samples of Scientific/Technical Reports
- Technical brief
- Feasibility report
- Experimental/research report
- Progress report
- Procedure/task report
- Field report
- Quality control report
- Investigation report
- Test/laboratory report
- Hazard report
- Evaluation report
- Proposal report
Lab Report Format Example
- Summary/abstract
- Statement of problem
- Apparatus
- Procedure
- Text results
- Analysis
- Conclusions
- References
SOAPE Format for Nursing Reports
- Subjective data: Patient's reaction to care
- Objective data: Nurse's observations (vital signs, etc.)
- Assessment: Nursing analysis of progress/lack of progress
- Plan: Nursing action plan (e.g., medications)
- Evaluation: Patient's response to care
Advantages of Accepted Report Format
- For writers: Provides a structure, sequence, and discipline
- For audiences: Allows focus on content, not structure
Task
- Find two reports from different academic/industry areas
- Analyze the structure and style conventions
- Refer to the slides for report examples
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Explore the essential components and structures of reports in ELP 407 Reports & Proposals. This quiz will cover various report types, their purposes, and detailed formatting guidelines, including front matter, body, and end matter. Test your understanding of scientific and technical report writing.
