The formal report was unlike most of the papers I have written in my field of kinesiology, because the research and analysis process required analyzing the statistics of the company. Obtaining the check-in records from specific months was timely since 30MH had a recent software change. Therefore, the data prior to 2018 must be tracked through an older program, but the data effectively contributed to my suggestion of implementing a new rewards program.
I was initially overwhelmed by the amount of information and detail I had obtained through my research, and wanted to incorporate everything, since most information seemed to enhance my report. However, taking into account the busy schedule of my audience, I had to reiterate select pieces of information in a conciseness manner. I also had trouble organizing all the information to ensure coherency and smooth transitions since there were certain topics (barriers of exercise and 30MH income statistics) that were quite irrelevant with regards to each other. The use of subheadings guided my organization process, allowing me to individually sort out my ideas, and see what topics should follow. The writing process process was frustrating in the beginning, mainly due to the scattered and incomplete information of my survey findings. I decided to conduct a second round of surveys to ensure that I had sufficient data, which delayed my writing process by one week. However, the rich information and diverse ideas I received in the new surveys enhanced the analysis of my project.
The peer review process was immensely beneficial because I was able to learn from my peer’s work and provide them with suggestions that could have also aided my report. Reading from the perspective of the audience communicated the importance of having a logical and well organized flow of topics and ideas. Since I knew very little about my partner’s work (non profit organizations), her excellent organization of the report clearly laid out all the information, without leaving me to make assumptions. I gained ideas of how I could potentially improve the organization of my writing. My report’s style and layout was also very different than my partners, in that I focused more on the rationale for justifying the implementation of my rewards program, whereas my partner emphasized various options her company of interest can use for improving communications. Being able to see unique deliveries of the report will be useful for my ongoing editing process. Overall, the formal report exposed a new style of writing in which I can continue to practice using concise language and the YOU attitude.