Format for a Two Alternative/Two Criteria Decision Report
BUS300
Version 1 (you may follow either version of this outline)
I. Introduction
A. Identify the issue presented (choice between two alternatives)
B. Identify the criteria for evaluation of the given alternatives
C. State your main conclusion
II. Evaluation of Un-Selected Alternative
A. Discuss weaknesses regarding first criteria
B. Discuss strengths regarding first criteria
C. Discuss strengths regarding second criteria
D. Discuss weaknesses regarding second criteria
E. State your mini-conclusion for the un-selected alternative
III. Evaluation of Selected Alternative
A. Discuss strengths regarding first criteria
B. Discuss weaknesses regarding first criteria
C. Discuss weaknesses regarding second criteria
D. Discuss strengths regarding second criteria
E. State your mini-conclusion for the selected alternative
IV. Conclusion
A. Compare the relative strengths and weaknesses of your two mini-conclusions
B. State your main conclusion
Version 2 (you may follow either version of this outline)
I. Introduction
A. Identify the issue presented (choice between two alternatives)
B. Identify the criteria for evaluation of the given alternatives
C. State your main conclusion
II. Evaluation of Selected Alternative
A. Discuss strengths regarding first criteria
B. Discuss weaknesses regarding first criteria
C. Discuss weaknesses regarding second criteria
D. Discuss strengths regarding second criteria
E. State your mini-conclusion for the selected alternative
III. Evaluation of Un-Selected Alternative
A. Discuss weaknesses regarding first criteria
B. Discuss strengths regarding first criteria
C. Discuss strengths regarding second criteria
D. Discuss weaknesses regarding second criteria
E. State your mini-conclusion for the un-selected alternative
IV. Conclusion
A. Compare the relative strengths and weaknesses of your two mini-conclusions
B. State your main conclusion
