Purpose, Content, and Organizational Patterns of Common Types of Technical Documents, Part 4
Question 1: Explain the elements of a feasibility report.
Answer 1: A feasibility report essentially answers the question, “Should the project move forward?” These reports are written for upper-level managers to appraise whether a plan of action is pragmatic and feasible. Even though a particular idea is doable, this does not mean it is wise and/or practical. It could end up being costly, dangerous, or poorly timed; a feasibility report should expose these pitfalls.
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Question 2: List questions that should be answered by a feasibility report. Then, list the topics/subheadings of a feasibility report.
Answer 2: Recipients of a feasibility report want to know:If the current course of action is likely to succeed.Why the current course of action will or will not succeed.What assessment tools (cost, safety, productivity) were used?How the benefits of the recommendation outweigh the risks. What the pros and cons are of the recommendation.Funding sources.Subheadings in a feasibility report include:Introduction, which includes a purpose statement.Direct recommendation.Criteria supporting the recommendation (multiple subheadings).A paragraph encouraging reader action.
Question 3: Define the purpose of a recommendation report.
Answer 3: The purpose of a recommendation report is to interpret data and information, make conclusions, and recommend a logical and practical course of action. This is usually done in response to a specific company problem or need. The recommendation report is very similar to the feasibility report. However, a recommendation report provides specific steps to manage the problem or issue at hand.
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