ENGL 301- Anusha Saleem, 2.3 Formal Report Outline

Formal Report Outline about Reducing Bicycle Theft at UBC Student Family Residence (Acadia Park)

I. INTRODUCTION

1. Background
   • Cycling as a student at the University of British Columbia (UBC)
   • UBC Student Housing- Student Family Residence
     • Acadia Park Residents’ Association (APRA)
     • Residences in Acadia Park
2. Problem statement
3. Purpose of this report
4. Brief description of data sources
5. Scope of this inquiry

II. DATA SECTION

1. The existing condition of Acadia Park
   • Locations to secure bicycles
   • The population of Acadia Park in comparison to the rest of the campus
   • Trends in bicycle theft
2. A proposed solution to reduce bicycle theft
3. Interview of APRA members
   • The existing infrastructure of bicycle security
   • Opinion on the proposed solution
4. A survey among Acadia Park residents
   • Popular bicycle securing spots
   • Challenges faced when bicycle theft occurs
   • Desired changes
   • Opinion on the proposed solution

III. CONCLUSION

1. Summary and overall interpretation of findings
2. Recommendations