Title page

• Topic, e.g., Inflation: Bank of Canada’s Misguided Goal
• Your name
• Teacher name
• Course
• Date

Table of Contents

• Use proper headings in body and create TOC easily
• Page numbers start on this page as number one (use “different first page” for title page)
• Show a header with topic on left, your name on right

Executive Summary

• Not a conclusion!
• A summary of the most important facts and findings of report
• No sources required

Body

Introduction of topic
• Very brief description of topic and outline of two sides of the issue

“Pro” Side
• Several paragraphs with a key point for each supporting the positive side of the your topic, e.g., Bank of Canada’s interest rate policies unnecessarily focused on inflation when the business cycle clearly indicated there was no concern (economics.com)
• Cite all sources for all facts, paraphrasing and author’s opinions in MLA style as above in brackets
• Use citing examples in your agenda
• Include a suitable graph (with source) somewhere in your report

“Con” Side
• Several paragraphs with alternative arguments
• Try not to simply say the opposite of your pro side arguments
• Be objective

Conclusion
• Finally your opinion as to why you sided with the pro side
• Can be subjective

Works Cited
• A complete alphabetical listing of all sources used in your report
• E.g., Shah, Anup, Free Trade and Globalization, November 20, 2005. Available:
http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/FreeTrade.asp