Creating a new Report

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Use this checklist to help organize your thoughts about the new report.

  • All report requests should be in writing.  This helps the requestor to organize their thoughts.  Use the Report Request Form to help.
  • Is there a report that meets my needs?
  • Is there a datablock the report can be built from?
  • How often will this report be used and by whom?  (routine vs. adhoc)
  • Is the person authorized to have this information?  (security)
  • What's the true "drop-dead date" it's needed by?  (deadline)
  • How will the information be used?  (purpose)
  • What data should be on the report, in both rows and columns?  (specifications)
  • How are the data to be selected?  (criteria)
  • How should the data be sorted and grouped?  (filter)
  • How should the final output be displayed?  (format)
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