WRIT 465

Organization of Final Project

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Front Matter

Letter of transmittal

Title page

Abstract (consists of condensed Part I)

Table of contents (do not include "Table of contents" as an item on the list; anyone looking at the page knows s/he is on the Table of Contents page)

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Appendixes

Body

Part I (The words, "Part I," should not appear anywhere in final document.):

Statement of purpose

Summary of findings

Summary of recommendations

Part II (The words, "Part II," should not appear anywhere in final document.):

Background exactly as it appears in the proposal (with additional research added if appropriate)

Literature search

Approach, methods, materials (choose one heading name): Consists of "Plan of Action" from proposal with appropriate verb tense changes and updates.

Results, collected data, findings (choose one heading name): Figures appear in this section, along with captions and descriptions.

Discussion of data, findings (choose one heading name): References to figures should be included here, and interview data also should be included. Ends with all potential recommendations (2-4).

Conclusions: Explain which recommendations are least suitable and why.

Recommendation: State most beneficial recommendation and brief justification. The data must logically support this recommendation.

End Matter

Appendix(es)

Works Cited

Format elements

Headings and subheadings

Pagination

Figures and tables

Information notes

All graphics must be interpreted in the body of your report and referred to by number in the text. Remember to introduce, show, and explain.