Research Report – A report in which you argue for Students graduating with business degrees should be required to pass a proficiency exam in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.

Conduct research to provide support for your recommendation.

Complete the following steps:

-Begin by writing a problem statement (a statement of report purpose in light of the topic it is intended to discuss).

-Brainstorm about possible factors to investigate.

-Research the factors identified during the brainstorming phase.

-Consider the pros and cons. You will probably think of additional factors to consider.

-Begin writing a draft of the report.

CAUTION:
Avoid overly casual language
Write in the third person without I, we, or you, perspectives
Use section headings
Cite sources using APA format The report should include the following sections: 1. Title 2. Table of Contents 3. Executive Summary (not necessary to include on a separate page) 4. Introduction 5. Body Sections Research 6. Conclusion/Recommendation 7. Reference Page

The research report should be at least 4 pages in length (not including the title page, table of contents, and reference page).

I can write the title page.

Determine the issues raised in the readings, and in your personal observation and study, that you will focus on in your case study analysis.
Read the case study carefully, and gather from it information you will need for your analysis.
Submit a 7-8 page paper, (excluding title page and reference page), in APA format, analyzing the case study.
Decide what course of action Ford should have taken. Describe your reasoning that led to your position and conclusion.