The Writing of Business Progress Report Evaluation

Rate the writing on the following aspects, keeping in mind that 4=excellent, 3=good, 2=fair, and 1=poor. Write comments when appropriate.

The progress report documents project work: it defines the situation the project began with, tells what's happened since the project started, and announces plans to complete the project.

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The progress report provides a convincing account of what has been done even if the situation is routine.

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If something unexpected has occurred, the progress report makes appropriate arguments concerning changes the writer proposes in view of what's happened.

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The progress report uses short, substantive headings to help readers find things and uses paragraph breaks, lists, and graphics to simplify the text and enhance readability.

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The progress report's expression is appropriate for its goals, readers, and argument.

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