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Writing Assignment #4 Research-Based Report to a Decision-Maker Assignment Overview Task You will write a professional report that: Clearly and persuasively defines a problem Proposes one or more solutions to the problem Presents recommendations to a specific decision-maker or group who can implement the solution Topic Requirement You must use the same topic from Writing Assignment #3 (memo) The topic should also connect to Writing Assignment #2 Any change of topic must be approved by the instructor first Length 2000–3000 words Format Requirements APA citation style required Must include: In-text citations Reference list in APA format Helpful APA interview citation guide: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/11/ Draft Submission Process Submit first draft to the assignment folder This draft is not graded Instructor provides feedback Submit revised final draft Final draft is graded If no revision is submitted, the first draft will be graded as final Required Components of the Report Your report must include the following sections: 1. Title Page Title of report Your name Course information Date 2. Letter to the Decision-Maker Formal business letter format (not a memo) Addressed to the individual or group who can implement your recommendation 3. Executive Summary Brief overview of: Problem Key findings Proposed solution Recommendations 4. Table of Contents List all major sections and page numbers 5. Introduction Introduce the problem clearly Explain why it matters Provide background context 6. Body of the Report Organize using clear headings and subheadings, including: Problem definition Evidence of the problem Analysis of causes and impacts Discussion of research findings Proposed solutions 7. Conclusion / Recommendation Clearly restate the recommended solution Explain how it should be implemented Emphasize expected outcomes 8. References Minimum of 7 secondary sources required At least 3 must be peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles Must be formatted in APA style 9. Appendices Must include primary research materials, such as: Interview questions Survey instruments Raw survey data Any other data collection tools used Research Requirements Primary Research You must conduct original research, such as: Interviews Surveys Observations You must: Explain how data was collected Include all instruments/tools in the appendix Properly cite interviews in APA format Secondary Research Minimum of 7 scholarly or credible sources Must support: Problem description Evidence of issue Proposed solution Use of Graphics (Optional but Encouraged) You may include: Charts Tables Graphs Images of workplace/community context Only include graphics if they: Clearly support your argument Improve understanding of the problem or solution Do NOT include visuals that are unnecessary or decorative. Important Notes This report is not a general essay It is a targeted policy/decision-making document Audience is a specific decision-maker Strong emphasis on: Evidence-based reasoning Persuasive writing Applied research Key Difference from Previous Assignments Unlike WRTG 393 white paper: This report is directed to a specific decision-maker Focus is more practical and action-oriented Requires primary + secondary research integration Submission Summary First draft → instructor feedback (not graded) Final draft → graded submission Revision required unless first draft is final submission