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QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J PKT Management Consultants PTY LTD 10 Seventh Avenue BRISBANE 4000 Phone: 003 555 3000 Email: bennett.w@PKT.com 10 December 2015 Ms Joanne Winters Senior Vice President United Computer Technologies Pty Ltd 1234 Gympie Road ASPLEY 4034 Dear Ms Winters Purpose: Enclosed is the report PKT has prepared at your request. Discuss the purpose of the report. Details: Explain when and by whom the report was authorised, what research methods were used and what the major findings were Actions: Discuss the major recommendations and any further actions you would advise Polite close: Working with you and your staff has been a pleasure. If you have any questions after reading the report or would like to discuss our conclusions, please call me at 3555 3000. Yours sincerely W. Bennett William Bennett Senior Partner Enc: 1 (adapted from Reep, 2000: p. 260) No page number No borders No heading Singles pacing Insert section break Company name, NO personal names Suburb in upper case No punctuation Date in full, no abbreviations Receiver’s title and name & position If no name, address to position Salutation, title and family name – or position if name unknown Close: “sincerely”, if name known; “faithfully” if not Handwritten signature Number of enclosed documents No headings This model report provides a guide for organisational structure, not content. Do not copy ANY part into your report! © QUT University Entry Programs CRICOS No. 00213J (Revised 1 October 2015) Full name, Position QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J “Expanding the physical space at United Computer Technologies” Submitted to: Ms Joanne Winters Vice President United Computer Technologies Pty Ltd Submitted by: William Bennett, Senior Partner PKT Management Consultants Pty Ltd 10 December 2015 This is the first page of your report, but page no. should NOT be visible on this page same date as letter same name as letter “receiver” same name as letter “sender” i.e YOU Clear indication of report’s focus (similar or same as survey cover sheet’s title) QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Abstract (new page) This report investigates the options for expanding the present physical space at United Computer Technologies. Brief explanation of why research is being conducted. This report …. Brief statement of research method employed. The main findings…. summary of major findings & recommendations (10% of report’s length i.e. 120 words) The abstract should be written mostly in present tense with single line spacing Page numbering appears here (roman numerals) ii QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Table of Contents (new page) This table has NOT been correctly generated. Use Microsoft Word to generate headings and sub-headings so you can generate Table of Content and List of Figures automatically upon completion of your report. Do NOT just type in the dots Titles, spelling, punctuation and font must match the equivalent item in the report’s text. Don’t use unnecessary capital letters, italics, bold font or different sized font Abstract List of Tables List of Figures 1.0 Introduction 1.1. Background 1.2 Objectives 1.3 Scope 1.4 Method/Sources 1.5 Acknowledgements 2.0 Findings and Discussions 2.1 Staff numbers (current) 2.2 Staff numbers (projected) 2.3 Facilities (current) 2.4 John Oxley Complex 2.5 Petersen Circle Building 3.0 Recommendations 4.0 Conclusion References Appendix A: Survey Declaration Appendix B. Raw data Appendix C. Tally sheets Appendix D. Marked group questionnaire Appendix E: Amended individual questionnaire Appendix F: Marked individual annotated bibliography ii iv iv 1 no page numbers These items should be joined by continuous dots Do NOT include “Findings” and “Discussion” headings for each of these sub-headings iii QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Titles, spelling, punctuation and font must match the equivalent item in the report’s text – i.e. Don’t use unnecessary capital letters, italics, bold font or different sized font List of Tables Table 1. Current & Projected Staff Numbers Table 2. Current Facilities Table 3. Workplace Health and Safety requirements for current staff 2 5 List of Figures Figure 1. Facilities and Performance Figure 2. The John Oxley Complex Figure 3. Plan of Petersen Circle Building 2 3 iv Insert section break here so you can insert arabic page numbering on next page Joined by dots QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J 1. Introduction 1/½ line spacing, 12 pt font, left aligned . Approx 1 200 words from “Introduction” to end of “Conclusion” Research BEFORE you write your report. 1.1 Background United Computer Technologies is a small company which provides computer graphic services to a range of other commercial enterprises. On December 2, Ms Joanne Winters, Senior Vice-President , United Computer Technologies, met with a team of consultants from PKT ………….to discuss the need to accommodate the expansion of United Computer Technologies. It was agreed that PKT would investigate the situation and provide a report with recommendations, to be submitted on December 10, 2015. Identify topic of research; Contextualise – why conducting research and why it is important. Include justification – secondary support. Who are the sample; Companies involved; Who authorised the report? 1.2 Objectives Purpose of research (when you write up your recommendations the purpose of the research must be met) 1.3. Method Details in relation to how research was conducted. Participants (who), instrument (what), procedure (when, where), sampling method (how). Include demographic data results (tabulate). Explain how data were selected for analysis and any omissions. 1 arabic page numbering starts here Insert page break Do NOT copy these words !!! QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J 2. Findings and Discussions (new page) 2.1 Staff Numbers (current) Choose a title for the section that is representative of the question on the questionnaire. Must be concise. Table 1. Current and projected staff numbers Use WORD to insert caption. Insert graphs and tables which summarise the data you have collated from your questionnaires. Only one graph or one table per finding/discussion. 2.1.1 Finding In a rank order question, respondents were asked….. As can be seen in Table 1, x of y (68%) respondents ………… Remind reader of information sought in question. Identify question type and any special instructions. Recognise any errors in the data. Analyse most significant data only. Mention Figure or Table number, not type of figure (eg. Refer to “Figure 1” NOT “Bar graph 1”). Refer to “respondents” or “participants” or “students surveyed”. Use factual language. 2.1.2 Discussion: This could mean that the company might be experiencing ………. OR It seems current future staffing levels might……. Move from specific to general. Provide a detailed account of what the data might mean. Include secondary support. Explain the implications for the general population and/or your client. Do not refer to “respondents” etc. here. Use TENTATIVE language! Do NOT include recommendations. Insert page break 2 Graphical representation of data Insert headings and subheadings using Word QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Each sub-heading starts on a new page 2.2 Staff numbers (projected) Fig. 1 2.2.1 Finding In a scale question, respondents were asked their level of satisfaction with current facilities, with options ranging from very satisfied to very dissatisfied. It is concerning that as many as 80% expressed either mild dissatisfaction or strong dissatisfaction with the current office facilities (See Fig 1). On the other hand, no respondents were very satisfied. 2.2.2 Discussion Based on these responses, it might be thought that……….. 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text. You should analyse the data from five of your questions eg 2.1 – 2.5 for this section. Insert page break 3 QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J 3.0 Recommendations (new page) Based on the given discussions and findings, in order to expand the present physical space at United Computer Technologies, PKT makes the following recommendations: 3.1 Lease space in the Petersen Circle Building …………describe how this should take place. Relate to relevant finding and discussion. (refer to 2.1. Finding and Discussion) 3.2 Set up……… any other actions which will need to be taken to meet the client’s brief One recommendation per number. Each recommendation should be directly related to your primary data and one or more of the report’s discussions. They must all be practical for action by the client. Do not make recommendations that are already in practice. Recommendations should also address the major issues discussed in the Introduction – particularly objectives. Minimal, if any, references should be used in Recommendations. Use secondary research only in the case that further information is required. 4.0 Conclusion Insert page break 10 Number each recommendation Use imperative verbs Provide an overall conclusion to the report. Recognise the limitations of the research. State why important to implement recommendations – refer to the benefit to the client and the target population. Use a secondary source to support. Provide suggestions for future research. Indicate where supportive data is QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J References New page All sources of secondary data must be listed. All texts listed here must also be cited in the body of your report. Source details must be consistent. You will be assessed on: • How widely you have read (at least 7 sources, they may be non-academic but still need to be current, reliable and credible) • How relevant your research is • How well you have incorporated your references throughout your report • How correctly you reference (use QUTAPA) 11 (last page number for report) Insert section break QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J New title page, placed in front of Survey Declaration form Appendix A: Survey Declaration Form Include survey declaration form as provided by your tutor. Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix B: Raw Data Include all 20 completed questionnaires here – completed anonymously by 20 different participants. Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix C: Tally Sheets Include Excel spreadsheet or word document of all data from questionnaire. Include summary/totals page. Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix D: Marked Group Questionnaire Include original or photocopy of original assignment and criteria sheet Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix E: Amended Individual Questionnaire Include amended Survey cover and Questionnaire Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix F: Marked Annotated Bibliography Include marked assignment and criteria sheet Your Report Criteria Sheet should be the FINAL page of the paper version of the assignment. Refer to the Report task sheet or checklist for online submission requirement.

QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J PKT Management Consultants PTY LTD 10 Seventh Avenue BRISBANE 4000 Phone: 003 555 3000 Email: bennett.w@PKT.com 10 December 2015 Ms Joanne Winters Senior Vice President United Computer Technologies Pty Ltd 1234 Gympie Road ASPLEY 4034 Dear Ms Winters Purpose: Enclosed is the report PKT has prepared at your request. Discuss the purpose of the report. Details: Explain when and by whom the report was authorised, what research methods were used and what the major findings were Actions: Discuss the major recommendations and any further actions you would advise Polite close: Working with you and your staff has been a pleasure. If you have any questions after reading the report or would like to discuss our conclusions, please call me at 3555 3000. Yours sincerely W. Bennett William Bennett Senior Partner Enc: 1 (adapted from Reep, 2000: p. 260) No page number No borders No heading Singles pacing Insert section break Company name, NO personal names Suburb in upper case No punctuation Date in full, no abbreviations Receiver’s title and name & position If no name, address to position Salutation, title and family name – or position if name unknown Close: “sincerely”, if name known; “faithfully” if not Handwritten signature Number of enclosed documents No headings This model report provides a guide for organisational structure, not content. Do not copy ANY part into your report! © QUT University Entry Programs CRICOS No. 00213J (Revised 1 October 2015) Full name, Position QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J “Expanding the physical space at United Computer Technologies” Submitted to: Ms Joanne Winters Vice President United Computer Technologies Pty Ltd Submitted by: William Bennett, Senior Partner PKT Management Consultants Pty Ltd 10 December 2015 This is the first page of your report, but page no. should NOT be visible on this page same date as letter same name as letter “receiver” same name as letter “sender” i.e YOU Clear indication of report’s focus (similar or same as survey cover sheet’s title) QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Abstract (new page) This report investigates the options for expanding the present physical space at United Computer Technologies. Brief explanation of why research is being conducted. This report …. Brief statement of research method employed. The main findings…. summary of major findings & recommendations (10% of report’s length i.e. 120 words) The abstract should be written mostly in present tense with single line spacing Page numbering appears here (roman numerals) ii QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Table of Contents (new page) This table has NOT been correctly generated. Use Microsoft Word to generate headings and sub-headings so you can generate Table of Content and List of Figures automatically upon completion of your report. Do NOT just type in the dots Titles, spelling, punctuation and font must match the equivalent item in the report’s text. Don’t use unnecessary capital letters, italics, bold font or different sized font Abstract List of Tables List of Figures 1.0 Introduction 1.1. Background 1.2 Objectives 1.3 Scope 1.4 Method/Sources 1.5 Acknowledgements 2.0 Findings and Discussions 2.1 Staff numbers (current) 2.2 Staff numbers (projected) 2.3 Facilities (current) 2.4 John Oxley Complex 2.5 Petersen Circle Building 3.0 Recommendations 4.0 Conclusion References Appendix A: Survey Declaration Appendix B. Raw data Appendix C. Tally sheets Appendix D. Marked group questionnaire Appendix E: Amended individual questionnaire Appendix F: Marked individual annotated bibliography ii iv iv 1 no page numbers These items should be joined by continuous dots Do NOT include “Findings” and “Discussion” headings for each of these sub-headings iii QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Titles, spelling, punctuation and font must match the equivalent item in the report’s text – i.e. Don’t use unnecessary capital letters, italics, bold font or different sized font List of Tables Table 1. Current & Projected Staff Numbers Table 2. Current Facilities Table 3. Workplace Health and Safety requirements for current staff 2 5 List of Figures Figure 1. Facilities and Performance Figure 2. The John Oxley Complex Figure 3. Plan of Petersen Circle Building 2 3 iv Insert section break here so you can insert arabic page numbering on next page Joined by dots QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J 1. Introduction 1/½ line spacing, 12 pt font, left aligned . Approx 1 200 words from “Introduction” to end of “Conclusion” Research BEFORE you write your report. 1.1 Background United Computer Technologies is a small company which provides computer graphic services to a range of other commercial enterprises. On December 2, Ms Joanne Winters, Senior Vice-President , United Computer Technologies, met with a team of consultants from PKT ………….to discuss the need to accommodate the expansion of United Computer Technologies. It was agreed that PKT would investigate the situation and provide a report with recommendations, to be submitted on December 10, 2015. Identify topic of research; Contextualise – why conducting research and why it is important. Include justification – secondary support. Who are the sample; Companies involved; Who authorised the report? 1.2 Objectives Purpose of research (when you write up your recommendations the purpose of the research must be met) 1.3. Method Details in relation to how research was conducted. Participants (who), instrument (what), procedure (when, where), sampling method (how). Include demographic data results (tabulate). Explain how data were selected for analysis and any omissions. 1 arabic page numbering starts here Insert page break Do NOT copy these words !!! QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J 2. Findings and Discussions (new page) 2.1 Staff Numbers (current) Choose a title for the section that is representative of the question on the questionnaire. Must be concise. Table 1. Current and projected staff numbers Use WORD to insert caption. Insert graphs and tables which summarise the data you have collated from your questionnaires. Only one graph or one table per finding/discussion. 2.1.1 Finding In a rank order question, respondents were asked….. As can be seen in Table 1, x of y (68%) respondents ………… Remind reader of information sought in question. Identify question type and any special instructions. Recognise any errors in the data. Analyse most significant data only. Mention Figure or Table number, not type of figure (eg. Refer to “Figure 1” NOT “Bar graph 1”). Refer to “respondents” or “participants” or “students surveyed”. Use factual language. 2.1.2 Discussion: This could mean that the company might be experiencing ………. OR It seems current future staffing levels might……. Move from specific to general. Provide a detailed account of what the data might mean. Include secondary support. Explain the implications for the general population and/or your client. Do not refer to “respondents” etc. here. Use TENTATIVE language! Do NOT include recommendations. Insert page break 2 Graphical representation of data Insert headings and subheadings using Word QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J Each sub-heading starts on a new page 2.2 Staff numbers (projected) Fig. 1 2.2.1 Finding In a scale question, respondents were asked their level of satisfaction with current facilities, with options ranging from very satisfied to very dissatisfied. It is concerning that as many as 80% expressed either mild dissatisfaction or strong dissatisfaction with the current office facilities (See Fig 1). On the other hand, no respondents were very satisfied. 2.2.2 Discussion Based on these responses, it might be thought that……….. Start a new page for the next set of headings, graphics and accompanying
text. You should analyse the data from five of your questions eg 2.1 – 2.5 for this section. Insert page break 3 QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J 3.0 Recommendations (new page) Based on the given discussions and findings, in order to expand the present physical space at United Computer Technologies, PKT makes the following recommendations: 3.1 Lease space in the Petersen Circle Building …………describe how this should take place. Relate to relevant finding and discussion. (refer to 2.1. Finding and Discussion) 3.2 Set up……… any other actions which will need to be taken to meet the client’s brief One recommendation per number. Each recommendation should be directly related to your primary data and one or more of the report’s discussions. They must all be practical for action by the client. Do not make recommendations that are already in practice. Recommendations should also address the major issues discussed in the Introduction – particularly objectives. Minimal, if any, references should be used in Recommendations. Use secondary research only in the case that further information is required. 4.0 Conclusion Insert page break 10 Number each recommendation Use imperative verbs Provide an overall conclusion to the report. Recognise the limitations of the research. State why important to implement recommendations – refer to the benefit to the client and the target population. Use a secondary source to support. Provide suggestions for future research. Indicate where supportive data is QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J References New page All sources of secondary data must be listed. All texts listed here must also be cited in the body of your report. Source details must be consistent. You will be assessed on: • How widely you have read (at least 7 sources, they may be non-academic but still need to be current, reliable and credible) • How relevant your research is • How well you have incorporated your references throughout your report • How correctly you reference (use QUTAPA) 11 (last page number for report) Insert section break QUT University Certificate & Pathways Programs, CRICOS No. 00213J New title page, placed in front of Survey Declaration form Appendix A: Survey Declaration Form Include survey declaration form as provided by your tutor. Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix B: Raw Data Include all 20 completed questionnaires here – completed anonymously by 20 different participants. Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix C: Tally Sheets Include Excel spreadsheet or word document of all data from questionnaire. Include summary/totals page. Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix D: Marked Group Questionnaire Include original or photocopy of original assignment and criteria sheet Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix E: Amended Individual Questionnaire Include amended Survey cover and Questionnaire Insert page break New title page, placed in front Appendix F: Marked Annotated Bibliography Include marked assignment and criteria sheet Your Report Criteria Sheet should be the FINAL page of the paper version of the assignment. Refer to the Report task sheet or checklist for online submission requirement.