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? Feasibility Reports Feasibility reports examine the practicality and advisability of following a course of action. For example, your company must decide whether to add a child-care facility. Feasibility Reports Begin by announcing your decision immediately. Describe the background and problem necessitating the proposal. Discuss the benefits of the proposal. Describe any problems that may result. Calculate the costs associated with the proposal, if appropriate. Show the time frame necessary for implementation of the proposal. Feasibility Report – Memo Format Click icon to view example. Minutes of Meetings Meeting minutes summarize the proceedings of a meeting. Minutes of Meetings Include name of group, date, time, place, name of the meeting. List names of attendees and absentees. Describe disposition of previous minutes. Record old business, new business, announcements, and reports. Include the precise wording of motions. Minutes of Meetings Record the vote and action taken. Conclude with the name and signature of the individual recording the minutes. Minutes of Meeting—Report Format Click icon to view example. Summaries Summaries compress data from a longer publication, such as a business report, a magazine article, or a book chapter. Summaries Present the goal or purpose of the document being summarized. Highlight the research methods (if appropriate), findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Omit illustrations, examples, and references. Organize for readability by including headings and bulleted or enumerated lists. Include your reactions or an overall evaluation of the document if asked to do so. Executive Summary Click icon to view example. END CHAPTER 9 Informal Reports Understanding Report Basics Formats Letter Memo Manuscript Printed form Digital Functions Informative reports Analytical reports Patterns Direct Pattern Indirect pattern Report Delivery In person U.S. mail Fax E-mail or online Online If readers are informed If readers are su