Analytical Report Work Plan
Analytical Report Work Plan (approx. 500 words)
A work plan is a document (and tool) to define and guide larger writing projects. See the sample work plan on page 240 in the textbook. There is also a student sample work plan available.
The sections of the work plan are as follows:
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Problem/Opportunity — What is the problem or opportunity the upcoming report will address? What company/organization do you represent?
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Purpose and Scope — Explain why you are preparing the report and what you plan to deliver through the report. What will your report cover? Include limitations (what will not be covered), if necessary. By mentioning the limitations of your report, you are also rationalizing how much can be
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Sources and Methods of Data Collection — How will you find the data and what data will be needed?
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Background — What were the historical conditions leading up to the need of doing this analysis?
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Audience Analysis — Profile your audience (demographics, attitude toward problem/opportunity, level of knowledge on topic, number of people, location, etc.)
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Outline – This section will provide a preliminary outline to guide your ensuing report (with headings). Include questions that need to be answered in the body of your report. You won’t know if you can answer all the questions at this time, but articulating them will help you choose the right articles and reject others during the research
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Proposed Schedule of Tasks – Include a proposed timeline of tasks and dates for
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Preliminary Reference List – List at least 5 sources (in APA format) that you may use for your research and cited information.
SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT
